The cement industry is moving beyond energy efficiency toward full-scale decarbonization by combining waste heat recovery (WHR) with carbon capture technologies. This article from CemNet explains how these two solutions are converging into a single industrial strategy that reduces emissions, optimizes energy use, and enables near-zero cement production. Written by Fabio Bernareggi and Michela Maestroni from CTP Team Srl, Italy, the piece covers the technical and strategic rationale behind this integration. For professionals tracking industrial decarbonization, this article offers a concrete look at how cement plants can pair WHR with carbon capture to lower both operational costs and carbon footprints. The full article is behind a paywall, but the summary highlights a key trend in the sector's shift toward comprehensive emission reduction approaches.
