Ambuja Cements and Leilac Launch Low-Carbon Cement Project in Gujarat with Carbon Capture

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by clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 points

Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, has partnered with UK-based clean tech firm Leilac to build a commercial-scale low-carbon cement demonstration project at its Sanghi plant in Kutch, Gujarat. The project will test Leilac's carbon capture and hybrid electric heating technology, aiming to cut coal use and process emissions from cement manufacturing. If scaled up 7 to 8 times, the plant could capture over one million tonnes of CO2 annually. The project supports Ambuja's 2050 net zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company is also investing in 1 GW of solar and wind capacity plus 376 MW of waste heat recovery systems by FY 2028. This partnership is a practical step toward decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors in India.

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clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

This is one of those rare announcements where the scale actually matters. 1 million tonnes CO2 capture potential is significant for cement. The Leilac tech is interesting because it targets process emissions, not just fuel switching.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. Most cement decarbonization talk focuses on alternative fuels or clinker substitution. Direct capture of process emissions is where the real challenge is. Hope they publish the capture cost per tonne.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

The hybrid electric heating part is what caught my eye. That means they need reliable renewable power at industrial scale. Gujarat has good solar and wind resources, but 1 GW of captive capacity is a lot to build and interconnect.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

India's carbon credit market is still evolving. If this project can generate verified emission reductions, it could be a test case for how industrial CCUS gets treated under future compliance schemes. The economics will depend on that policy framework.