On October 12, 2023, Brussels, marks the official commencement of the GIFFT project, a European Union-funded initiative aimed at transforming the glass industry's sustainabilitylandscape. Held at the Lithuanian Research Development and Innovation Liaison Office in Brussels, the kick-off meeting signifies the beginning of a collaborative effort to revolutionize glass manufacturing.
A Vision for Sustainable Glass Manufacturing
Europe leads in glass production, but the industry's high energy consumption and CO2 emissions present challenges. GIFFT aims to overcome these hurdles by developing a groundbreaking heat production technology. Utilizing plasma-assisted combustion and gasification systems, the project will integrate bio-based solutions, such as biomass and waste, into glass manufacturing processes.
Kick-Off Meeting Highlights
The kick-off meeting for the GIFFT project marked a promising start with welcoming remarks from the project coordinator Dr. Nerijus Striūgas. Project Officer Javier Sanchez Lopez provided a thorough overview, detailing the project's structure and objectives. Work package leaders presented insights into concept development, gasification, and combustion system plans, highlighting the project's multifaceted approach. The meeting laid a strong foundation for collaborative efforts among partners, setting the stage for GIFFT's pursuit of sustainable innovation in the glass industry.
Powerful Partnerships Driving Change
These entities will collaboratively develop and validate innovative technologies to create a sustainable, hybrid, and biofuel-flexible heat production system for the glass industry.
Coordinator contact:
Dr. Nerijus Striūgas, Chief of Laboratory of Combustion Processes, E-Mail: Nerijus.Striugas@lei.lt
Tel: +370 37 401877
Note: This project has received funding from the Horizon Europe program under grant agreement No 101122257.
Lithuanian Energy Institute
dr. Nerijus Striūgas
dr. Raminta Skvorčinskienė
dr. Andrius Tamošiūnas
