Ambuja Cements and Leilac partner to build commercial-scale low-carbon cement plant in India
newsx.comAmbuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, has partnered with Leilac to develop a commercial-scale low-carbon cement production facility. The collaboration aims to use Leilac's technology to capture CO2 emissions during the cement manufacturing process, targeting significant reductions in the carbon footprint of one of the world's most emissions-intensive industries. Cement production accounts for roughly 8% of global CO2 emissions, making this kind of industrial partnership critical for meeting climate goals. The project focuses on scaling up a technology that heats limestone indirectly, avoiding direct contact between the fuel and the raw material. This allows for the capture of concentrated CO2 without complex post-combustion systems. If successful, the plant could serve as a blueprint for other cement producers in India and beyond. The partners have not disclosed the exact timeline or capacity of the facility yet, but the move signals growing commercial interest in decarbonizing heavy industry.