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Carbon capture is essential to decarbonize the hard-to-abate cement industry as 54% of cement's CO2 footprint is unavoidable process emissions from the calcination of limestone to produce clinker. The cost of capturing this unavoidable CO2 should be the minimum possible to avoid the high-cost premiums passed down to customers. Unfortunately, the cost of typical carbon capture technology applied on cement kilns such as amine scrubbing ($80/tCO2 avoided) and calcium looping ($60/tCO2 avoided) is quite high. Hence inexpensive carbon capture solutions, tailor-made for the cement industry are essential for its decarbonization. LEILAC is one such novel ground-breaking technology developed by Australian industrial technology company Calix that aims to reduce the capture cost to $25/tCO2 and CO2 avoided cost to $30/tCO2. The technology was successfully tested in an industrial pilot in Belgium and will be demonstrated at a larger commercial plant to capture 100 kilotonnes of CO2 per annum. #LEILAC #Calix #CCS #carboncapture #calcination #emergingtechnology #heavyindustry #decarbonization #FutureBridge

Did you know that cement manufacture alone accounts for 8% of global emissions? It's one of the most essential yet emissions-intensive industrial processes. Alongside cement, the processing of minerals like iron ore, alumina, and spodumene is crucial for producing the materials that power our modern world – from concrete and steel to aluminum, batteries, wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles. Despite the critical role these materials play in building a sustainable future, they generate persistent pollutants that can't be entirely eliminated through electrification. But innovation is on the horizon! New technologies are emerging that promise to revolutionize these processes, offering a fresh perspective and paving the way for a greener, cleaner industrial landscape. 💚 🗺 #Sustainability #GreenTech #IndustrialInnovation #CleanEnergy #FutureOfIndustry #SustainableLiving https://lnkd.in/gYAFbQAg

Did you know that, unlike other industries, most of the CO2 produced in the manufacture of cement and lime is unavoidable? Cement is made by heating limestone with clay and other materials. When heated to high temperatures, limestone (CaCO3) is converted into calcium oxide or quicklime (CaO), releasing CO2 in the process. The unavoidable process CO2 emissions account for the majority of the emissions from cement and lime production, with the balance resulting from the energy emissions required to heat the reaction. Decarbonising the hard-to-abate cement and lime industries requires a solution that addresses both the process and energy emissions. At Leilac, our unique decarbonisation technology has the potential to efficiently separate and capture these unavoidable CO2 emissions with no additional chemicals or processes, paving the way for more sustainable cement and lime production. Our energy agnostic calcination technology can also enable switching to lower carbon and lower cost fuels to deliver viable and fleixble pathways towards net-zero. Stay tuned to learn more about our innovative solutions and how we aim to help our partners transform the industry. Follow us and join our newsletter for updates on sustainable practices and innovations in cement production. Let's build a greener future together! #Leilac #Sustainability #Innovation #CCUS

Got Clay? Want to produce eco-efficient cement? The World´s Largest Calcined Clay Production Plant https://lnkd.in/eu9rv4Sj ✅ 525 kg CO2 per tonne of cementitious material by 2025, 2030? ✅ Lower CO2 and Increase Profit  ✅ Lower Clinker Factor (Replace up to 40% Clinker in Cement using Calcined Clay) ✅ Increase Renewable Fuels (Gasifier, Best Injection Location) ✅ Improve Thermal Efficiency (Lower Fuel, Lower CO/ NOx) Luiz de Pinho Carlos lalinde William Ciro, Ph. D. #globalgoals #CFD #kilnburner #cement #wecapturecarbon #technology #cemento #cementindustry #pyroprocessing #steel #copper #aluminium #worldcement #renewableenergy #alternativefuels #kiln #influencement #clinker #powerplants #emissions #environmentalconsulting #SustainableMining #refractory #bestadvice #influencer #glassindustry #newfurnace #furnace #wastetoenergy #argos #traveltuesday #ArgosUSA #CementosArgos #Cement2050 #martinmarietta #cemex #lafargeholcim #eaglematerials #co2emissions #co2reduction #GHGemissions #Sustainability #Lowcarbontechnology #Renewablefuels #WasteCoprocessing #wastetoenergy #greencement #activatedclay #calcinedclay #netzero #BuildingCircular #climateweek #sustainablecement #climatechange #sustainable #lowco2cement #futureofenergy #sustainableenergy #Circulareconomy #zerowastefuture #renewableenergy #wbcsd #leadership #np2050 #co2_cero_2050 #ustma #USTire #Tire #tyre #tireindustry #continental #tireindustry #KingMachine #tires #tirebusiness #decarbonization #greencementech #innovation #energytransition #cleanenergy #powergeneration #sustainable #somoscemex #futuroenaccion #construirunmejorfuturo #carbononeutralidad

📰 Exciting News! 🌟 Our latest article in the March 2024 issue of World Cement magazine is out. 💡 If you missed it, here it is! Dive into the article now to explore how our cutting-edge ORC solutions drive sustainability in cement production. Let's unleash new potential to power our future! #WasteHeatRecovery #SustainableCement #EnergyEfficiency #NetZero #CircularEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #CementManufacturing #Decarbonization #HardToAbate

Carbonaide welcomes the European Commission’s delegated regulation draft on recognizing products based on mineral carbonates and used for construction products as a permanent storage for carbon dioxide. 🎉 ✅ CO₂ shall be considered permanently chemically bound in a product through a controlled utilisation process, which allows for the measurement of the amount of CO₂ bound. The CO₂ remains permanently chemically under normal use of the product for a period of at least several centuries. 🚀 Removing the obligation to surrender allowances for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are captured and utilized permanently in a product will provide an impactful alternative for geological storage and result in significant volumes of CO₂ made available for spurring growth in the nascent utilization industry. Carbonaide’s carbon curing technology helps precast concrete manufacturers decarbonize by reducing the cement consumption in daily production by 20-100%. Part of the cement in the process is replaced by CO₂, which is mineralised and permanently stored. In Carbonaide’s scope is generating high quality CDR credits (using biogenic CO₂) for the voluntary markets, as well as unlocking the potential of the compliance markets. #ccus #concrete #decarbonization #constructionindustry

How the European cement industry can become competitive and clean [Promoted content]: Europe trails other regions on cement decarbonisation—including the US, Latin America, and Canada—because of outdated industry standards that are not are not technology neutral. This blocks innovative low-carbon technologies from the market and prevents a level playing field.

Has the decarbonisation potential of CO2-mineralised products been overestimated? Only considering supply factors like the availability of carbonatable materials has allowed existing studies to estimate the maximum theoretical potential of CO2 mineralisation. But what happens when you factor in demand-side limitations like the market sizes for the resulting carbonated products? And which cement-/concrete-based mineralised products offer the most 'bang for buck' for reducing CO2? Read More: https://lnkd.in/eY3XFWrU

Carbon Footprint Assessment of Cement Plant- Carbon Emissions from a Cement plant are divided into two source category: 1) Combustion (40% of emissions) 2) Calcination (60% of emissions) The Combustion- generated CO2 emissions are related to fuel use. The CO2 emissions due to calcination are formed when raw materials (Mostly lime stone and clay) are heated to more than 2500 fernehite and CO2 is liberated from the decomposed minerals. Mitcon Consultancy and Engineering Services Limited provides complete Consultancy for accouting of GHG emissions and prepare road map for GHG reduction to achieve net zero target. For more details, you can contact me at rahul.k@mitconindia.com #Carbonfootprint #Carboncredit #Sustainability #energyefficiency #mitcon #energyaudit#

Thanks, Rosie, for this really helpful video on carbon capture