Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, has partnered with UK-based Leilac to install a commercial-scale carbon capture facility at its Sanghipuram plant in Gujarat. The project uses Leilac's technology to capture CO2 and replace coal with hybrid electric heating in cement production. If successful, the pilot aims to capture over one million tonnes of CO2 annually and reduce the plant's reliance on coal. The pilot is a test of economic viability at scale. Cement is a hard-to-abate sector, and this project could provide a blueprint for other plants. Investors should watch for updates on capital expenditure, electricity costs versus coal savings, and whether the technology performs reliably when scaled. The outcome will determine if Ambuja rolls this out across other facilities. For now, this is a demonstration project with real potential but also real risk. Success depends on cost, performance, and electricity pricing. The cement industry globally is watching similar pilots to see if carbon capture can become a practical tool for net-zero targets without crushing margins.
