Heidelberg Materials starts CO2 separation - revolution in the cement plant!

Heidelberg Materials starts CO2 separation - revolution in the cement plant!

Heidelberg Materials took one of the biggest steps towards a more sustainable construction sector in Norway. On Wednesday, the world's first CO2 separation system will be put into operation in a cement plant in Brevik. This system works with the innovative CCS technology (Carbon Capture and Storage) and aims to cut 400,000 tons of CO2 annually, which corresponds to about 50% of the emissions of the work. This becomes a pioneer in the decarbonization of the cement industry and is already attracting international attention, especially through the accompanying conference on carbon management in Oslo. According to foonds.com not only attracts the interest of environmentalists, but also from investors.

The challenge of decarbonizing cement should not be underestimated. Heidelberg Materials is committed to this complex task. About two thirds of the direct emissions from cement come from the burning process when limestone is converted into cement clinker - a chemical process, which makes emissions in some cases essential. In order to get forward, the company constantly optimizes its products and processes. According to Heidelbergmaternungs.com , the technology of the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is decisive in order to implement the net null emissions in the cement industry.

A look at the numbers

Heidelberg Materials is not only active in research and development. The company also shows strength financially. The subsidiary in Bangladesh recently released a 25% dividend, which is a positive signal for investors. This dividend is well above the industry average and manifests Bangladesh as one of the company's strongest markets. The shareholders can look forward to a remarkable course development: the share currently lists at 177.05 euros, a decline of 1.39% for the previous day, but an increase of 47% since the beginning of the year and impressive 82% in the past twelve months. The 52-week high was 190.75 euros. Overall, the volatility of 32.5% reflects the uncertainties with which the cement industry is faced.

environmental awareness and innovation

The separation of carbon dioxide is an inevitable byproof in cement production. The industry produces around four billion tons of cement worldwide and is responsible for releasing four to eight percent of global CO2 emissions. About 0.8 tons of CO2 are created when a ton of cement clinker. In order to meet these challenges, various measures must be taken, such as increasing energy efficiency and the use of alternative fuels. Fraunhofer caution also has CCU (carbon captic and utilization) as a solution to use CO2 as a raw material for chemical value products and thus reduce the CO2 emissions.

So there is a lot going on in the construction industry. Heidelberg Materials' measures show that it is possible to combine economic interests with environmental protection. The steps in Brevik could be the key to a more sustainable future in cement production.