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Alleimas ’ s R & D team is continuously working on extending its product range to meet the evolving needs of clients .
and most sustainable material for their applications . “ Because we have a deep understanding of our own CO2 footprint , we can support customers to reduce theirs . There is increasing demand for sustainable solutions and our alloys are able to address this . The ability to provide verifiable data is essential .”
Supporting the energy transition As the energy transition gains traction globally , advanced materials will play an increasingly important role , explains Barinder . “ Alleima has provided alloys to the refining and petrochemical industries for many years . We ’ ve been highly successful in helping operators to reduce lifecycle costs while providing them with long-lasting equipment . Alleima is now applying that same tactic to the energy transition industries . We have prioritised some key renewable sectors : biofuels , hydrogen , carbon capture and storage , concentrated solar power ( CSP ), wind power and geothermal .” “ We have appointed dedicated segment leaders for each sector to run global teams . The focus varies in each region ; for example , the European sector is very active in the areas of biofuels , hydrogen and carbon capture , but we don ’ t have CSP as the climate is not suitable .” The Alleima teams have already booked significant successes in several sectors , and most notably in biofuels and hydrogen . “ These successes are largely due to two factors ,” Barinder continues , “ the close relationships we have built with customers over the years and significant investments in time and energy to develop material solutions for those industries .” “ While the biofuel sector is a new application , we are actually working with the same customers ,” adds Jane . “ Everybody is going through the energy transition together , so our existing customers come to us looking for solutions . As soon as they are able to provide new process data and feedstock , we can deliver them new materials perfectly suited to the biofuel industry . So , although it ’ s a new sector , we know the key players very well .”
Alleima ’ s European production units have run on 100 % fossil-free electricity for years .
Sanicro™ 35 : the new workhorse Three years have passed since Alleima launched Sanicro™ 35 ( UNS NO8935 ), a structurally stable , PRE 52 super-austenitic alloy that offers extreme localised corrosion resistance and outperforms conventional 6Mo grades , with a moderate nickel content . The alloy won the materials design category in the Materials Performance Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards in 2021 hosted by AMPP and is enjoying global success in various applications , including refineries , biofuel plants , and
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