WACKER replaces fossil coal with biogenic carbon in its silicon production

Wacker Chemie AG, based in Norway, has committed to replacing coal with biogenic carbon in its silicon production at the Holla site. The company signed a long-term supply contract with Aymium, a Minnesota-based producer, to supply biogenic carbon, which will significantly reduce CO2 emissions from the production process. This initiative is a crucial step towards achieving climate-neutral silicon production and is part of WACKER’s goal to lower absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Additionally, WACKER aims for net zero emissions by 2045, with the conversion to green electricity already implemented since 2022.