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I think cement can make a lot of sense as a useful product for storing CO2. CO2 utilization is important, especially for hard-to-decarbonize industries where CO2 storage is not practical. I find two things especially attractive about the possibility of cement: 1) it’s thermodynamically “downhill” to convert CO2 into carbonates; and 2) it’s large enough volume make a difference. It’s great to see lots of people working on it, like this example. The key will be who can make it scale, with low enough energy inputs and other costs, while making a product that works. Good problems for engineers and scientists! #ccus

Here is an interesting article from #mckinsey summarizing the cement industry transition to net-zero through novel approaches and alternative materials. I am proud to be part of the great R&D team (Green Innovation) in #flsmidth working relentlessly in the long road to a greener cement industry. Though this is not an easy path, but we are confident to reach #netzero in cement & concrete industry.

Have you ever wondered how the cement industry can meet the global demand for construction while significantly reducing its carbon footprint? The latest study from the Leilac-2 project outlines a viable pathway to sustainable cement production. The Leilac technology presents a low-cost, retrofittable solution that captures unavoidable process CO2 emissions from cement and lime production. This ground-breaking study demonstrates the feasibility and economic viability of implementing the Leilac technology at full scale to a cement plant in central Europe. Key Highlights: ▪️ Retrofitting the Leilac technology at a typical existing European cement plant can capture 590,000 tonnes of CO2 annually at a cost of ~€33/tonne, excluding transport and storage. ▪️ The study forecasts a cost-effective capture solution, with CO2 valued at ~€53 million per year captured for a cost of €20 million, excluding transport and storage. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. The flexibility, minimal downtime for installation, and future-proof fuel options outlined in the study illustrate a clear path to near-zero emissions cement production. Are you ready to delve deeper into this transformative approach? Join the conversation and explore the full study. https://lnkd.in/g4jq24Zn #Sustainability #Innovation #CementIndustry #CCUS #Leilac

“𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝟐 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.” This intriguing article by McKinsey & Company explores how new technology has the potential to decarbonize the cement industry and give sustainable producers a competitive edge in the market. 🧪 At Compact Membrane Systems, we are working to make CCUS accessible and affordable for industry by decreasing the cost of capture, which accounts for over 50% of the cost of CCUS today. Our advanced membrane technology, Optiperm™ Carbon, uses chemistry and a modular design to deliver a separation solution that is cost-effective, energy efficient, and scalable. 🔓 Our technology is suitable for a variety of applications like cement that are currently underserved by traditional technologies, and holds the potential to unlock near-term CCUS across heavy industries like cement, refining, and steel. Our pilot plant with RHI Magnesita, the world’s leading producer of refractory materials, is poised to demonstrate the Optiperm™ Carbon platform.   📬 If you'd like to learn more about how Compact Membrane Systems can help with meeting your cement decarbonization goals, we'd love to hear from you!! [email protected] Read the full article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gNz2wYFG? #CCUS #Cement #NetZero

The IEEE-IEA/PCA Cement Conference brought together industry professionals within cement and concrete to learn, network, and discuss industrial sustainability and the future of cement. Experts from our team, Kayla Carey, Zach Harmer, Trevor Mueller, and Dan Nugent, came back with key insights from the conference, including: • There is an increase in efforts to reduce emissions in the cement industry. • Cement companies use technologies like blended cements, alternative fuels, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to lower emissions. • There are significant challenges to adopting these technologies widely. • The cement industry is developing strategies to actively engage with all stakeholders to achieve net-zero goals. Continue reading here: https://bit.ly/4bDnYcB #ClimeCo #CarbonMarkets #Cement #CementIndustry #Concrete #PCA #Decarbonization #Sustainability #LowCarbon

Green cement can reduce the carbon emissions by up to 40% by using a carbon - negative manufacturing process. #Fortera, a Silicon Valley tech company just opened the first green cement factory in the USA and vows to reduce the carbon emissions by 70%. How is done? The CO2 is mineralized into a reactive form of calcium carbonate that can be used in the cement. The process speeds up carbon mineralization, which naturally occurs over thousands of years, in order to remove more CO2 in a shorter amount of time. The Forteta plant can capture 6,600 tons of CO2 and produce 15,000 tons of ReAct cement each year and is planning to integrate green energy sources to achieve zero net. #fortera #contech #proptech #building #construction #zeronet #ReAct #siliconvalley #california #usa #siliconvalleyproptechassociation

📌 The cement industry towards sustainability. The growing global demand for cement has made it necessary to adopt intelligent and efficient solutions to improve #energyefficiency, reducing #CO2emissions caused by the production process. In an article in 'World Cement' magazine, Mirko Ferrari, #Turboden Sales Engineer for #wasteheatrecovery in industrial applications, highlights how Turboden's Organic Ranking Cycle technology can help cement industries move towards more sustainable production.   👉 Read the article: https://bit.ly/3xTLKCt   #CleanEnergyAhead #MoveTheWorldForward #wasteheatrecovery #greentransition #ORC #OrganicRankineCyclesystem #energycosts #decarbonised #co2emissions #sustainability #turbodenspa #project #energyefficieny

COMMERCIAL SCALE: Terra CO2 Technology (Terra), the scalable low-carbon alternative for cement production, has entered into a definitive agreement with Asher Materials for an exclusive market license of Terra's first commercial-scale advanced processing facility. Under the agreement, Asher Materials will acquire the plant, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas market, after construction and commissioning are complete.   This first plant will be capable of producing up to 240,000 tons per year of Terra's OPUS Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM), which can substitute up to 40% of Portland cement in common concrete mixes and significantly reduce CO2 and NOX pollution in the cement industry.   Unlike other sustainable cement solutions, many of which are still in the lab phase, Terra's OPUS SCM can scale to meet the immense market demand, making decarbonised concrete a viable, affordable alternative for the industry. #cement #lowcarbon #usa

Novel approaches and materials could help the cement industry transition to a decarbonized future. Players with strategic approaches to new technologies could have an edge moving forward. https://bityl.co/Li7x

Embracing Change in the Cement Industry: Navigating the Green Transition. Here's what I believe are the key takeaways for both established players and innovators in the field. The cement industry must straddle the line between Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and cementitious-driven solutions. Traditional Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) are going to play a pivotal role. So, securing sources for these materials is a prudent step. For incumbents and newcomers alike, investing in lower-carbon clinker mega plants is a strategic advantage. The future belongs to those who think green and act green. Whether you're a traditional industry titan or a nimble disruptor, there's a path for everyone in this transition. Let's build a greener future, one concrete step at a time! 🌿 #ConcreteOpinion #Construction #ConcreteSustainability #GreenFuture Link: https://lnkd.in/d2spxU4D