Holcim win EU funding for Romanian clean tech project
Carbon Hub CPT 01 project to produce estimated 2 million tonnes of near-zero cement per annum from 2032
HOLCIM have been selected for a European Union Innovation Fund grant for their carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Campulung, Romania, which will produce near-zero cement from 2032 and advance the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal.
As the first large-scale onshore CCS project of its kind in Eastern Europe, Carbon Hub CPT 01 marks a major milestone in the deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies in the region.
Simon Kronenberg, Holcim region head of Central and East Europe, said: ‘Holcim’s CCS project in Romania will produce an estimated 2 million tonnes of near-zero cement per annum from 2032, supporting the company’s efforts to turn sustainable growth into profitable growth, a key strategic driver of its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy. This EU Innovation Fund support testifies to the strength of our engineering teams, the maturity of our technologies, and our advanced partnerships that span the value chain.’
Carbon Hub CPT 01, which is being driven by an industrial consortium, will use proven carbon capture technology to separate CO2 from flue gases, which will then be compressed and transported for permanent, safe storage underground. A key partner for this project is Carmeuse, whose expertise is critical to building a robust CCS value chain.
Romania is well-positioned to benefit from this project thanks to its strong industrial base, favourable geology for CO2 storage, and enabling policy environment. The project will drive sustainable innovation in the country and create high-quality jobs.
With this grant, Holcim now have eight large-scale EU-supported carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects, the largest number of funded projects in the industry to date. These are located in Lägerdorf, Germany; Kujawy, Poland; Obourg, Belgium, Le Teil, France; Koromačno, Croatia; Milaki, Greece; Martres, France; and Campulung, Romania.
