February at Kyoto Group: Decarbonizing the Pharma and Food industry and Hannover Messe 2025

Supplying forward-thinking energy solutions this February

This month, we catch up on the KALL Heatcube site updates, take a deep dive into the Food & Beverage industry, share our latest Whitepaper, and gear up for Hannover Messe. 

Get a 4-step recipe on decarbonizing donuts, explore industry insights from the Pharmaceutical sector and take a look at our upcoming events. 

Take a look at our latest updates and fresh insights below!

KALL Heatcube: major progress on-site!

Big strides at the site! All main mechanical components are now installed, marking a key milestone in the project. The mechanical phase is advancing rapidly, with piping installation for molten salt and the water/steam system well underway.

Simultaneously, the electrical and instrumentation installation is progressing and insulation and cladding of the molten salt storage tanks are also in full swing, bringing us closer to finalizing key infrastructure.

What’s next? Completing the molten salt piping system – a critical step toward commissioning. Momentum is strong as we accelerate toward industrial decarbonization.

Your guide to sustainable food production

What if every donut you baked came with a price tag for the planet? It does—because of fossil fuels. With food production responsible for 15% of global fossil fuel consumption, decarbonizing isn’t just a choice—it’s a necessity.

Our latest whitepaper, "A 4-Step blueprint for decarbonizing donuts," offers a practical guide to electrifying your operations and reducing emissions without compromising profitability. Whether you’re navigating ESG demands or balancing management expectations, this whitepaper breaks down the complexities into clear, actionable steps.

Discover how to:

• Assess your current emissions and set realistic decarbonization goals.
• Test technical assumptions to avoid costly missteps.
• Build a solid business case with engineering and financial insights.
• Make informed decisions to future-proof your operations.
  

Download our F&B Whitepaper here

Industry trends: Decarbonizing the Pharmaceutical sector

The pharmaceutical industry, which accounts for 4% to 5% of global emissions, has a significant need to decarbonize.

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing presents a key opportunity, with potential emissions reductions of approximately 90% by 2040. This hinges on strategies like process optimization, green chemistry, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable sourcing.  

While a complete transition requires significant investment, many companies are already setting ambitious targets. For example, some are committing to 100% renewable energy by a specific year, while others are focusing on reducing Scope 3 emissions, which include those from their supply chains.  

This push aligns with broader industry trends, including increased focus on ESG factors and regulatory scrutiny. Despite challenges like transparency in decarbonization solutions and product carbon footprint tracking, the pharmaceutical sector has a chance to make substantial progress through strategic initiatives.

Discover key insights on Pharma decarbonization

Upcoming March events

Hannover Messe 2025

March 31st - April 4th, 2025

This month the Kyoto team is heading to Hannover for the Hannover Messe 2025.

Our Director Market Intelligence Simen Bomnes Valåmo will be speaking at the Energy 4.0 Stage on April 2nd at 16.20 pm, during a session called 'Optimizing Grid Stability and Cost Efficiency with Decentralized Thermal Energy Storage'.

Our Commercial Director Northern Europe Lars Martinussen, our Business Support Associate Elena Davydova, our Chief Business Development Officer Tim de Haas and our Head of Marketing and Communication Lelagh Trewhella will also be attending. 

We will be exhibiting at the Energy 4.0 Pavillion, in Hall 13, Stand E68/3. Energy 4.0 is a central platform for all energy, climate and sustainability topics. 

Don't miss out! If you book a meeting with our Commercial team you can reiceve a complimentary ticket to Hannover Messe 2025. Head to the page below to book a meeting.

Book a meeting (and ticket) with us there

February events

E-world energy & water Trade Fair 2025

Kyoto's Chief Commercial Officer, Tim de Haas, and Commercial Director, Lars Martinussen, attended the E-world energy & water Trade fair between 11-13th of February.

Serving as an information platform for the energy sector, E-world gathers international decision makers in Essen each year. Tim and Lars were present to discuss sustainable energy solutions for industries.

Get more information about the E-world Trade Fair 2025

Thermal Energy Decarbonization Summit 2025

Kyoto's Commercial Director Iberia, Pedro Montoro Sánchez, attended TEDS25, held in Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain, between 19-20th of February.

At this summit, Pedro held a poster presentation which highlighted how to effectively decarbonize industrial process heat.

TEDS25 spotlighted strategies for decarbonizing industrial thermal energy, particularly at medium to high temperatures.

Find more information about TEDS25 here