New plant in Germany represents major milestone in cement decarbonization

thyssenkrupp has inaugurated the CI4C Pure Oxyfuel cement plant in Germany, demonstrating industrial-scale carbon capture that recovers nearly 95% of CO₂ emissions from clinker production by replacing ambient air with pure oxygen in the burning process. The technology is now moving into commercialisation via thyssenkrupp Calvion.

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