Adani Group's cement arm, Ambuja Cements, has partnered with UK-based clean technology firm Leilac Limited to develop a commercial-scale pathway for low-carbon cement production at Sanghipuram in Gujarat's Kutch district, according to a company statement.
Pilot Project at Sanghi Plant
The pilot project will be implemented at Ambuja Cements' 6.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Sanghi plant in Kutch, where Leilac's carbon capture and electric heating technology will be tested. The technology is designed to enable a pathway where coal consumption can be reduced to zero, while allowing alternate fuels to be used flexibly, the report added.
Scalability and Impact
If successful, the project could be expanded seven to eight times, enabling the capture of more than one million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. 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.
"Subject to successful demonstration, the project, positioned as the largest industrial-scale plant of its kind globally, could be scaled up by 7x to 8x to capture more than one million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, helping establish a scalable pathway for low-carbon cement production in India and beyond," the report said.
Renewable Energy Integration
Ambuja Cements is increasing its utilization of renewable energy as part of its efforts to decarbonize cement manufacturing, supported by nearly 1 GW of captive green power capacity. The company noted that this collaboration is expected to improve the economics of carbon capture, strengthening the business case for large-scale deployment of carbon capture and utilization.
Leadership Perspective
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."
