India: Adani Group subsidiary Ambuja Cements has partnered with UK-based decarbonisation company Leilac to develop a commercial-scale pathway for low-carbon cement production, according to a statement by the company. The company is increasing the utilisation of renewable energy, as part of its efforts to decarbonise cement manufacturing, supported by nearly 1GW of captive green power capacity. The pilot project will be implemented at Ambuja Cements’ 6.6Mt/yr Sanghi plant in Kutch, Gujarat, where Leilac’s carbon capture and hybrid electrification technology will be tested.
“The technology is designed to enable a pathway where coal consumption can be reduced to zero, while allowing alternative fuels to be used flexibly,” said Ambuja Cements.
If successful, the project could be expanded seven- or eight-fold, enabling the capture of more than 1Mt/yr of carbon dioxide. The company said the facility would be the world’s largest industrial-scale project of its kind and could provide a scalable model for low-carbon cement production in India and other markets.
Karan Adani, director of Ambuja Cements, said “The cement industry’s transition to a lower-carbon future will require bold thinking, technological innovation and collaboration across the value chain. Our partnership with Leilac reflects our commitment to evaluating next-generation technologies that can reduce process emissions while improving energy efficiency and supporting long-term sustainable growth. This initiative aligns with our vision of building world-class manufacturing operations for the future.”