Ercros invests 56.7 million to decarbonize its Tarragona plants

The project, partially funded by the ICF, aims to reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency.

Industrial complex in Tarragona where decarbonization works will be carried out.
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Industrial complex in Tarragona where decarbonization works will be carried out.

The company Ercros has launched a decarbonization plan at its industrial complex in Tarragona with a total investment of 56.7 million euros to reduce environmental impact.

The energy transformation strategy is supported by the Institut Català de Finances (ICF), which has granted a 20 million euro loan through the EcoVerda line. This contribution covers approximately 35% of the total budget allocated for improvements at the Vila-seca facilities.
The actions focus on reducing the consumption of fossil fuels. At the Vila-seca I plant, an electric boiler will be installed to replace conventional heat systems. In parallel, at Vila-seca II, a biomass steam generation system and a residual heat recovery mechanism will be implemented.
The project also includes optimizing the hydrogen produced during the chlor-alkali manufacturing process. According to company forecasts, these measures will allow for a 56% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. In addition to public funding, the initiative has received a 14 million euro grant from the industrial decarbonization PERTE.