Strong start to Euro Chlor’s 12th International Technology Conference
13 May 2025
The Euro Chlor 12th International Chlor-Alkali Technology Conference & Exhibition kicked off on 13 May in vibrant Barcelona with an impressive turnout of 367 participants from 37 countries.
With the theme of “Chlor-alkali: Achieving Climate Neutrality,” this three-day event held every three years aims to showcase experience and expertise with a rich programme of diverse presentations given by Euro Chlor members, partners, staff, related regional associations and other key industry players alongside a large exhibition of 55 exhibitors. Euro Chlor is welcoming participants at booths 64-66 with a broad range of chlor-alkali publications, a display of the Euro Chlor safety game and videos.
The dynamic first day featured three sessions packed with insights and innovation:
- Where is European chlor-alkali today? Moderated by Marleen Pauwels, Euro Chlor Manager, this session set the scene with Jan Nouwen, Chair of the Euro Chlor Management Committee, officially welcoming participants. Richy Mariner, Euro Chlor Science & Regulatory Affairs Director, introduced the overall theme and called on participants to actively contribute to shaping the sector’s climate-neutral future. Thomas Vanfleteren, Euro Chlor Technical & Safety Manager, presented the results from Euro Chlor’s Sustainability Programme and the latest safety initiatives including a newly launched loading and unloading safety video. Finally, Nick Kovics of Chemical Market Analytics delivered an economic overview of the global chlor-vinyls sector.
- Innovations in chlor-alkali Chaired by Thomas Vanfleteren, this technical session showcased innovations from Euro Chlor partners on items such as chlor-alkali electrolyser technology, chlorine storage materials, sulphate removal, concentration and hydrochloric acid systems in addition to information on equipment reuse and recycling.
- Using our hydrogen to meet Europe’s ambitions Led by Eili Skivervik, Euro Chlor Energy & Hydrogen Manager, this session explored the potential and industry readiness of hydrogen in Europe. While Euro Chlor members Bondalti and Nobian gave information on challenges and opportunities and shared lessons learned on hydrogen safety, there was also information on technological innovations for green hydrogen production.