Bright Spots

BRIGHT SPOTS

Spotlight on Clean Industry Pioneers

We are on the cusp of a clean industrial revolution.

Around 1000 clean industrial projects span the global pipeline of the world’s most energy-intensive sectors and more than 80 plants are already operating worldwide, producing essential clean materials, chemicals and fuels. These are bright spots. Each one helps improve technology, drive down costs and build confidence, moving us toward our clean industrial future.

Aviation Immingham, United Kingdom

Velocys’ Altalto

From First-of-a-Kind to future-proof, Velocys' Altalto is converting municipal waste into 23 ktpa of SAF in the UK, using a modular design for global growth.
Aviation Bahia, Brazil

Acelen Renewables

The company is establishing a $3 billion "seed to fuel" project in Brazil to produce up to 1 billion litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) yearly from the native macaúba fruit.
Aluminium Dunkirk, France

Aluminium Dunkerque

Aluminium Dunkerque is combining recycling, carbon capture, and inert anode technology to set a new benchmark for sustainable aluminium production in Europe.
Aluminium Barcarena, Pará, Brazil

Hydro Alunorte

Hydro Alunorte, the world's largest alumina refinery, is using fuel switching, electrification powered by Brazilian renewables, and biomass integration to drive deep emissions cuts.
Cement Dunkirk, France

Ecocem

Ecocem is pioneering the industrial-scale rollout of ACT, a breakthrough low-carbon cement technology that can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 70% at its Dunkirk facility in France.
Cement Tema, Ghana

CBI Ghana Calcined Clay Project

Pioneering Low-Carbon Cement in Africa, CBI Ghana built the world’s largest flash calciner to set a new global standard for clinker-content LC3 cement at its Tema facility.
Cement Xeuilley, France

Vicat

Vicat is exploring new ways to decarbonise cement production with its Argilor Xeuilley cement plant in France.