Aurubis AG and Metso working on the decarbonization of Hamburg copper smelter
Metso Corporation’s press release on September 29, 2023, at 09:00 a.m. EESTAurubis AG announced in August 2023 their decision to invest in hydrogen-ready anode furnaces at their Hamburg copper processing plant in Germany. The company relies on Metso’s proven technology, consisting of complete hydrogen-ready Outotec Anode Furnaces with hoods and auxiliary equipment, which will be used in the anode refining process. Close collaboration with Aurubis was key in designing the hydrogen-ready furnace by Metso, a first in the copper industry. Design input was based on full-scale hydrogen testing