The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Titan America LLC's Roanoke Cement Company (RCC) business to begin negotiations for a $61.7 million award to support the first-of-its-kind deployment of a calcined clay production line at its Troutville facility.

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) of DOE oversees the $6.3 billion Industrial Demonstrations Program, which includes the project. RCC's selection demonstrates Titan America's commitment to lowering emissions as part of Titan Cement Group's ambitious goal to deliver net-zero concrete by 2050. The technology deployed as a result of this project is expected to substantially reduce CO2 emissions for cement production and become a model for more sustainable materials for building bridges, hospitals, schools, and other critical infrastructure nationwide.

"We are honored to be selected for this first-in-the-nation initiative in spearhead the production of reduced-emission cement, helping lead our industry toward a net-zero future through deep decarbonization technologies," said Bill Zarkalis, President & CEO of Titan America. 

Mr. Leonidas Kanellopoulos, Director of Sustainable Development and Innovation of the TITAN Group, added: "This initiative is aligned with our green growth strategy and specifically with our strategic priority to promote cementitious materials, leveraging innovation and new technologies. Following the successful pilot test carried out at our Patras plant, we will now develop our low-carbon thermally activated clay technology on a large scale. Driven by our commitment to sustainable solutions, we are among the pioneers in the transition to a carbon neutral industry."