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Unit 6 South
Capenhurst Technology Park
Capenhurst, CH1 6EH
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1513 633 800
Stetternicher Staatsforst
52428 Jülich
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)2461 65 0
Planthofsweg 77
7601 PJ Almelo
P.O. Box 30
7600 AA Almelo
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)546 54 55 00
Site du Tricastin
BP 62
84502 BOLLENE cedex
France
Tel.: +33 (0)4 75 97 68 39
ETC USA
275 Highway 176
Eunice, New Mexico 88231
USA
How ETC’s centrifuge technology contributes to global decarbonisation
The study concluded that the use of ETC’s world-leading gas centrifuge technology saves around 400 megatons of CO2 emissions globally each year. That figure was calculated by assessing ETC’s involvement in the global enrichment capacity market, analysing the energy produced from enriched uranium, and then calculating the emissions that would have otherwise occurred if that energy had been produced using today's global mix of renewable and fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.
“400 megatons really is an extraordinary amount” commented ETC’s CEO, Reinhard Hinterreither. “That, for example, is more than the total CO2 produced by the UK, as well as many other countries, in 2020*. This comparison gives a clear context to the positive impact that nuclear energy can contribute to those creating plans for a future sustainable energy supply, such as The European Commission’s 2030 Climate Target Plan.”
ETC has also pledged that 2022 is the company’s Year of Sustainability, during which there is increased focus on developing its commitment to sustainable activities and performance. Find out more about ETC’s pioneering centrifuge technology, and discover how you could contribute to delivering ETC’s mission and vision through current career opportunities.
*More information on emissions by country is available online in the global emissions database.
Insights & News
ETC goes into orbit with the Ariane 6
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space – its mission is to shape the development of the continent’s space capability and ensure that space investment continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
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Mourning for Stefan Kirchhoff
It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that Stefan Kirchhoff, Director of the ETC site at Jülich, Germany, passed away on 4th August. We would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and everybody who knew him. In his passing, we have lost a great person, an outstanding leader, a colleague and a friend.
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How ETC’s centrifuge technology contributes to global decarbonisation
As governments and businesses around the world continue to address the many challenges of decarbonisation, ETC has undertaken a detailed study to analyse the level of carbon emissions that have been saved as a result of using the business’ enrichment technology to create virtually emissions-free nuclear power.
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