Heidelberg Materials pauses GeZero CCS project in Geseke
- Heidelberg Materials has paused the GeZero CCS project in Geseke in its current form because current framework conditions cannot support a robust business case.
- The pause has no direct impact on the ongoing operation of the Geseke plant.
- The company cited immature CO₂ transport and storage value chains and unacceptable economic risk absent government-backed de‑risking mechanisms for early movers.
- Heidelberg Materials operates the industrial-scale CCS facility in Brevik since June 2025 and took final investment decision for the Padeswood CCS project in the UK in September 2025, with construction starting in December 2025.
Project pause and site status
Heidelberg Materials has paused the GeZero CCS project in Geseke in its current form and will further optimise the project setup. The decision does not affect the ongoing operation of the Geseke plant.
Reasons for the pause
The company said current framework conditions are insufficient to support a robust business case. In particular, CO₂ transport and storage value chains are not mature enough to ensure infrastructure will be available on time and at an acceptable economic risk for a CO₂ producer.
Company CCUS experience
Heidelberg Materials operates the world’s first industrial-scale CCS facility in the cement industry in Brevik since June 2025. It also took the final investment decision for the Padeswood CCS project in the UK in September 2025, with construction beginning in December 2025.
Next steps and policy position
The company will prioritise CCUS projects where conditions for a successful business case exist and called for a government-backed de‑risking mechanism for early movers. It also noted that onshore storage can reduce costs and improve project profitability, especially for inland locations.
Source: Heidelberg Materials