Ambuja Cements has partnered with UK-based clean technology firm Leilac to develop a commercial-scale low-carbon cement production project at its Sanghipuram plant in Gujarat. The project will evaluate Leilac's carbon capture and hybrid electrification technology to reduce emissions, lower fuel consumption, and increase the use of renewable electricity in cement manufacturing. If successful, the project could be scaled up to capture over one million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, making it one of the world's largest industrial-scale facilities of its kind. The initiative is part of Ambuja Cements' broader decarbonisation strategy and supports its Science-Based Targets initiative-validated net-zero target for 2050. The company is also backing the project with nearly 1 GW of captive green power. The collaboration aims to improve the economics of carbon capture and strengthen the business case for large-scale deployment of carbon capture and utilisation in the cement industry. Shares of Ambuja Cements rose over 1% on the news, reflecting investor interest in low-carbon industrial projects. The partnership highlights the growing trend of cement companies adopting breakthrough technologies to meet climate goals while maintaining commercial viability.
