LafargeHolcim Spain, Carbon Clean and Sistemas de Calor have created ECCO2.
LafargeHolcim Spain, Carbon Clean and Sistemas de Calor have created ECCO2. This joint-venture will focus on the development of a carbon capture plant, using advanced technology in the cement factory of Carboneras, Almería. The collaborators have been assessing its technical feasibility and benefits for the local community since the end of 2020. The plant is expected to come online in early 2023. The purpose of the project is to capture the CO2 emissions that are generated during the cement manufacturing process. Thereafter, the captured carbon dioxide will be treated and put to subsequent agricultural use. The captured carbon will be used in greenhouses in the region. It is expected to improve crop productivity through a process known as carbon fertilisation. This process is akin to natural photosynthesis, increasing the eco-efficiency of crops by reducing the proportion of water and soil per kilogram of vegetable production. This circular carbon economy project will reduce carbon emissions and it will offer a sustainable future.
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