E.ON and Imerys inaugurate energy-recovery plant at world-scale carbon black plant

E.ON Power Plants Belgium and Imerys Graphite & Carbon have inaugurated a state-of-the-art energy recovery plant at Imerys’ world-scale carbon black facility in Willebroek, Belgium, marking a step aligned with Europe’s transition to electric mobility. The opening was attended by Jean‑Luc Crucke, Minister of Mobility, Climate and Ecological Transition.

What impact could energy-recovery systems at carbon black plants have on the EU’s decarbonization goals, and which technologies or policies would most accelerate their rollout?