- The K6 project aims to capture 8 million tons of CO2 over the first ten years.
- The project received €150 million from the European Innovation Fund.
- Air Liquide will supply oxygen and use CryocapTM Oxy technology to capture and liquefy CO2.
- CO2 will be transported to storage sites under the North Sea or used in building materials.
Project Overview
Air Liquide and EQIOM are collaborating on the K6 project to transform EQIOM’s Lumbres plant into one of Europe’s first carbon-neutral cement plants. The project aims to capture approximately 8 million tons of CO2 over the first ten years of operation.
Funding and Support
The K6 project has been awarded €150 million by the European Innovation Fund, one of the largest programs promoting innovative low-carbon technologies. This funding is a crucial milestone for the project's implementation, which is still subject to additional funding, regulatory approvals, and internal feasibility assessments.
Technological Innovations
EQIOM will implement a First-of-a-Kind oxyfuel-ready kiln at the Lumbres plant, powered by a high level of alternative fuel. Air Liquide will support the initiative by supplying oxygen and leveraging its proprietary CryocapTM Oxy technology to capture and liquefy CO2 emissions.
CO2 Management
Once purified and liquefied, the captured CO2 will be transported via shipping to permanent storage sites under development below the North Sea or utilized in building materials. The project's proximity to the port of Dunkirk will aid in developing a new carbon capture and storage (CCS) ecosystem in Europe.
Strategic Importance
The K6 project is a significant step for the Dunkirk D’Artagnan PCI (Project of a Common Interest), aiming to create a multi-modal CO2 export hub from the Dunkirk industrial basin and its broader area.
