Denmark has signed a 16.5 billion crown ($2.55 billion) deal to fund carbon capture at Aalborg Portland, the country's largest CO2 emitter. The subsidy will pay 875 crowns per ton of captured carbon, covering up to 1.25 million tons annually starting in 2030. The project partners with Air Liquide for capture technology and Harbour Energy for transport and storage. Cement production accounts for about 8% of global industrial CO2 emissions. Critics argue carbon capture allows heavy industry to avoid switching to green alternatives, while the International Energy Agency says it is vital for meeting climate targets. The deal is part of Denmark's plan to cut emissions by 70%.
