• Lanxess switched a large-scale spray dryer for iron oxide pigments at Krefeld-Uerdingen to hydrogen fuel from natural gas.
• Annual CO2 footprint cut of about 6,000 metric tons; the unit is designed to run fully on hydrogen in continuous operation.
• Hydrogen is supplied via pipeline from adjacent Covestro operations, sourced as a byproduct from chlorine electrolysis.
• The hydrogen burner was installed in late 2025, with phased commissioning supported by upgraded controls, metering, and safety systems.

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