Today's fluctuations in the silicone market and Eken's leadership in the green revolution of the silicon industry
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On the picture of the domestic organic silicon DMC market today, a scene of low transaction prices declining quietly unfolds. The market price quietly fell to a new low of 12965 yuan/ton, a decrease of 51 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day, reflecting a subtle adjustment in the market supply and demand relationship. Faced with market pressure, individual manufacturers have adopted flexible and variable low-level shipping strategies in order to stabilize their position in the fiercely competitive market.
However, in the downstream market, a wait-and-see sentiment pervades like a thick fog. Most companies adopt a cautious attitude and only replenish as needed, as the market activity seems to be enveloped by an invisible film, making it difficult to unleash new vitality. Although the price of silicon metal on the raw material side remains weakly stable, the pressure on the supply side is quietly accumulating. With the increase in operating load, the market balance seems to be undergoing subtle changes.
At a time when the domestic silicone market is experiencing setbacks, there is exciting news coming from the international silicon materials field. Eken Corporation, a giant that has been deeply involved in the field of silicon materials for many years, relies on its pioneering carbon cycle silicon production technology - Sicalo ® The project has successfully received generous funding of 1.8 million euros (approximately 13.58 million yuan) from the European Union. This is not only a recognition of Eken's technological innovation capabilities, but also a powerful driving force for the green transformation of the silicon industry.
In the laboratory of Kristiansand Science Park in Norway, Eken, together with scientists from the Norwegian Institute of Technology and Industry and the Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE), has successfully completed Sicalo ® The laboratory trial phase of the project. They not only captured the carbon emitted during the silicon production process, but also cleverly converted it into a reducing agent in the metal silicon production process, achieving direct zero emissions of carbon dioxide. This breakthrough achievement undoubtedly injects strong impetus into the green revolution of the silicon industry.
Since the launch of the project in 2021, Sicalo ® It carries the heavy responsibility of promoting the green transformation of the silicon industry. Now, with the continued support of the Norwegian Research Council, the project is about to enter its second phase, conducting comprehensive pilot tests on all aspects of the production process. This marks a solid step forward for Eken in the production of green silicon materials.
What is even more remarkable is that Eken has not stopped at the green production of silicon materials. They are working together with other partners to integrate Sicalo ® The green concept of technology has been extended to other metal production fields, especially in the production process of silicon and manganese alloys. This measure is not only expected to reduce a significant amount of carbon dioxide emissions globally, but also opens up a new path for the sustainable development of the metal industry.
Looking ahead to the future, with Sicalo ® With the continuous maturity and promotion of technology, we have reason to believe that the silicon industry and even the entire metal industry will usher in a profound green revolution. In this revolution, Eken will undoubtedly play a leading role and contribute his strength to global sustainable development.