After implementing two major green upgrades at its Thyborøn factory, Danish fishmeal producer TripleNine has reduced its annual CO₂ emissions by 20%.
Emissions decreased after eliminating coal and implementing a new electric air-cleaning system, resulting in an annual reduction of over four million kWh in energy use.
Coal Removed from Production
TripleNine has replaced its coal-fired boilers with upgraded gas boilers, which now supply all necessary heat.
This switch cut emissions by about 3,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and eliminated other pollutants.
An electric UVC air-cleaning unit replaced the gas-powered system, slashing air cleaning energy use by 90%. Both projects cut CO₂ emissions by about one-fifth.
Operational Benefits
The upgrades have also made daily work easier. Staff no longer manage coal boilers, and the plant can run for up to 72 hours without supervision.
TripleNine says close cooperation with local authorities and Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency helped speed up the process.
The company now outlines plans to electrify production processes further and optimise waste heat recovery to reduce emissions.
These strategies represent the next steps for TripleNine as it aims to achieve even greater efficiency and sustainability.