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New plant in Germany represents major milestone in cement decarbonization
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Fusion42 · 15 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
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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If you're selling equipment, gases, or services into cement plants, the industry now has a proven route to capture 95% of process emissions at scale — and thyssenkrupp Calvion is moving into commercial deployment this year. Cement makers will need to retool, and that's your customer list.
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