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Heavy lifting: Technology pathways for industrial decarbonization

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (9:00am-10:20am EST)

Matt Palys and Virgilio Barrera and Lachlan Wright and Al Armendariz

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (9:00am-10:20am EST)

The steel and cement sectors are major sources of industrial carbon dioxide emissions. A technology transition is needed in industrial sectors of the type that is well underway in power generation. What are the likely—and less likely—technologies that will allow the decarbonization of sectors such as steel, cement, and fertilizers?

Presentation Slides: Available here

Matt Palys

Matt Palys is a postdoctoral associate in the Daoutidis group of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota.

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Virgilio Barrera

Virgilio Barrera is Director of Government and Public Affairs for Holcim US, the world’s largest building material manufacturer, where he oversees federal and state legislative and regulatory issues.

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Lachlan Wright

Lachlan Wright is a Manager with RMI’s Climate Intelligence Program, where he focuses on efforts to reduce emissions in heavy industry.

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Al Armendariz

Al Armendariz is an IEEFA board member and the Industrial Initiative Director for Climate Imperative.

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