Heidelberg Materials Wins Four EU Grants for Decarbonisation Projects
- Anthemis in Belgium will capture over 95% of emissions, equivalent to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
- AirvaultGOCO₂ in France aims to capture nearly 1 million tonnes of CO₂ per year.
- DREAM in Italy plans to capture around 1 million tonnes of CO₂ annually for storage under the Adriatic Sea.
- HuCCSar in Poland will develop the country's first onshore CCS value chain.
EU Innovation Fund Grants
The EU Innovation Fund has selected four Heidelberg Materials projects for grant agreement preparation under its Net-Zero Technologies Call. These projects focus on carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Belgium, France, Italy, and Poland.
Project Details
In Belgium, the Anthemis project will equip the Antoing clinker plant with an oxyfuel carbon capture unit, capturing over 95% of emissions, equivalent to more than 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The AirvaultGOCO₂ project in France aims to capture nearly 1 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, transporting it to geological storage locations. Italy's DREAM project will capture around 1 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, storing it under the Adriatic Sea. The HuCCSar project in Poland will develop the country's first onshore CCS value chain.
Collaboration and Support
Heidelberg Materials calls for collaboration with France, Belgium, Italy, and Poland to establish the right framework conditions for these projects. National government support, particularly through mechanisms like Carbon Contracts for Difference and regulatory frameworks for CO₂ transport and storage, is essential.
Innovation Fund Criteria
The Innovation Fund assessed projects based on their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, innovation, project maturity, replicability, and cost efficiency. These projects aim to drive large-scale emissions reduction and innovation in the cement industry.
Source: Heidelberg Materials