TITAN America has been selected by the US Department of Energy

The implementation of this cement technology will substantially reduce CO₂ emissions and become a model for building more sustainable infrastructure in the USA and across the group. Upon successful completion of negotiations, TITAN will support the project with additional investments.

The selection of TITAN's project underscores the company’s dedication to reducing CO₂ emissions throughout the organisation, aligning closely with its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero concrete by 2050. This move is also in line with the group’s Green Growth Strategy 2026, aimed at expanding the range of low-carbon cementitious products offered to customers. The technology from this project is poised to set a new standard for building bridges, hospitals, schools, and other critical infrastructure projects.

Bill Zarkalis, President & CEO of Titan America, stated: “We are honoured to be selected for this first-in-the-nation initiative in spearheading the production of reduced emissions cement, helping lead our industry toward a net-zero future through deep decarbonisation technologies”.

The project is part of the US$6.3 billion Industrial Demonstrations Program in the USA, which is managed by DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and is primarily focused on CO₂ reduction.

Leonidas Canellopoulos, TITAN’s Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, added: “This initiative aligns with our Green Growth strategy’s focus on advancing cementitious materials, harnessing innovation and novel technologies. Building upon the successful pilot test conducted at our Patras plant in Greece, we are now scaling up the development of low-carbon calcined clays. Our dedication to sustainable solutions propels us as we stand among the frontrunners in leading the change towards decarbonising the industry”.

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