Europe’s First Cement Carbon Capture Facility Enters Construction Phase
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📰 The quick summary: Europe’s first full-scale cement carbon capture and storage facility begins execution phase at Heidelberg Materials’ Padeswood plant in Wales, enabling the capture of 800,000 tons of CO2 annually once operational in 2029.
📈 One key stat: The Padeswood CCS facility will capture around 800,000 tons of CO2 per year, making a significant contribution to decarbonizing one of the hardest-to-abate industrial sectors.
💬 One key quote: “The facility will play a leading role in decarbonizing one of the most challenging industrial sectors,” said Tatsuto Nagayasu, MHI’s Senior Vice President for CCUS.
1️⃣ The big picture: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Worley have officially launched the execution phase of Europe’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage facility for cement production. Located at Heidelberg Materials’ Padeswood works in North Wales, the project will implement MHI’s Advanced KM CDR Process technology to capture CO2 from cement kiln operations. This milestone follows Heidelberg Materials’ final investment decision made in September 2025 in partnership with the UK Government under its CCUS cluster sequencing program. The captured carbon will be transported via pipeline and permanently stored in depleted gas reservoirs beneath Liverpool Bay as part of the HyNet North West cluster.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This groundbreaking project tackles one of the hardest-to-abate sectors in the global fight against climate change, as cement production accounts for approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions. When operational, the Padeswood facility will create 50 permanent jobs while safeguarding over 200 existing roles, plus supporting up to 500 construction jobs during development. The project strengthens the UK’s emerging carbon management infrastructure and enables the domestic construction industry to access low-carbon cement. By demonstrating the technical and commercial viability of cement CCS at scale, the project creates a blueprint that can be replicated worldwide to address industrial emissions.
3️⃣ What’s next: MHI will supply engineering and procurement for the CO2 capture plant, including compressors and associated equipment. Worley will manage engineering, procurement, and construction for the balance of plant components. Once completed, the facility is expected to begin operations in 2029, positioning Padeswood to become one of the world’s first large-scale decarbonized cement plants.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – MHI And Worley Begin Execution Of Europe’s First Full-Scale Cement CCS Facility
