The first zero-emission
cement plant
Kujawy Go4ECOPlanet —a globally unique CO2 capture project at the Kujawy Cement Plant
In 2027, the Kujawy Cement Plant will start operating an installation that will capture 100% of carbon dioxide emissions generated during the production of clinker – the basic component of cement. Over 10 million tonnes of CO2 will be captured in 10 years. This represents 10% of annual emissions in the entire cement sector in Poland.
100% reduction of carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon footprint reduction thanks to Kujawy Go4ECOPlanet
The Kujawy Cement Plant is set to become Poland’s first zero-emission cement plant by 2027. Kujawy Go4ECOPlanet, a globally unique project, is currently constructing a CO2 capture installation at the Kujawy Cement Plant. Thanks to it, it will be possible to completely reduce the carbon footprint of clinker burning.
.jpg)
How does Cryocap™ FG technology work?
A special installation for capturing and liquefying carbon dioxide will be built in the Kujawy Cement Plant. The installation will be based on Air Liquide's Cryocap™ FG technology and enabling a total reduction of CO2 emissions from the clinker burning process, which is the main ingredient in cement production.
CCS importance
CCS, or carbon capture and storage, is the process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere from point emission sources such as power plants and factories. Kujawy Go4ECOPlanet marks a significant milestone in the decarbonisation of the construction sector. The project sets standards in industrial innovations that support climate protection and demonstrates the potential of replicating the technology in other industries.
News
Holcim Polska Hosts the Environment Day at the Małogoszcz Cement Plant
During a meeting with stakeholders from the Świętokrzyskie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodships that was held on 12 September, Holcim Polska summarised its environmental activities and investment projects. The Environment Day was also attended by a representative of the Marshal's Office in Kielce from the Department of Agriculture, Climate and the Environment, who touched on the development of circular economy in the region.
Reducing emissions and capturing CO2 as an opportunity to maintain the competitiveness of Polish industry
‘We are focusing on reducing our carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, over the past 20 years we have halved our CO2 emissions from 800 kg to 400 kg per tonne of cement. In addition, we will have implemented a modern carbon capture technology by 2030,’ said President of Holcim Polska Maciej Sypek, PhD, during the 33rd Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland (3-5 September 2024).
Holcim to spend two billion zlotys to capture 1 million tons of CO2 in Kujawy each year
In its expectations of businesses, the EU repeats 'zero net emissions' like a mantra. Holcim is taking up this challenge. As a result, the Kujawy Cement Plant may become the first full ydecarbonised construction materials plant in Poland. Jolanta Zdunowska, Technical Director of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects at Holcim Polska, talks about the PLN 2-bln investment project.
The first climate-neutral cement plant in Europe will be built in Poland
The first zero-emission cement plant in Europe is to be built in 2027 in Poland, in the Kujawy region. Holcim is in the process of implementing the GO4ECOPLANET project, under which 100 percent of the carbon dioxide produced by Cementownia Kujawy will be captured.
Holcim: Kujawy Go4ECOPlanet project with a positive environmental decision
The Kujawy Go4ECOPlanet project, which aims to capture 100 percent of CO2 emissions in Kujawy Cement Plant, enters the next stage.
Holcim's unique CO2 capture project in Poland
The cement sector is characterized by a high degree of innovation in introducing solutions conducive to reducing the negative impact on the environment.
First zero-emission cement in Poland in 2027
Holcim and the Innovation Fund (CINEA European Agency) signed the project grant agreement in Brussels on 19 January 2023.
Holcim secures 2 EU Innovation Fund grants for Clean Tech projects decarbonizing Europe
Holcim has secured substantial commitments from the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund for two of its breakthrough Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage projects in Germany and Poland.
