Lafarge Canada selected ABB to update the process control system at the Bath cement plant in Kingston, Ontario. The modernization marks another key step in the producer’s commitment to decarbonizing its operations.
ABB will supply, commission and support its ABB Ability System 800xA distributed control system (DCS), providing operators with enhanced visibility and control over the plant’s processes. The Bath facility produces more than 1 million tons annually of Lafarge’s OneCem low-carbon cement.
“At Lafarge Canada, we are dedicated to advancing sustainable construction, not least through rigorous decarbonization efforts. From working with ABB to upgrade our process control system, to integrating low-carbon fuels and upgrading to energy-efficient kiln technology, we are significantly leading the way in sustainable construction by reducing our carbon emissions per ton of cement produced,” said Andrew Stewart, VP, Cement, Lafarge Canada.
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the Bath plant is also piloting an innovative carbon capture process with Hyperion, which holds significant potential to support Lafarge’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions in 2050.
