Net Zero Industry Tracker 2024 Cement

Infrastructure for decarbonization capacity FIGURE 50 Infrastructure CEMENT To achieve net-zero emissions in the cement industry by 2050, a comprehensive overhaul of existing infrastructure is essential. This overhaul must focus on CCUS, material and energy efficiency, and bioenergy development. The current CCUS infrastructure available to cement industry is less than 1%380 of infrastructure capacity required for net zero by 2050. The implementation of large-scale CCUS is critical. This involves capturing CO2 emissions from cement plants and either using them in other processes or storing them underground . By 2050, a pan-European CO2 transport and storage network381 will be necessary to facilitate this process. Norway’s Brevik382 project is a notable example of how CCUS can be integrated into cement production .The thermal energy intensity of clinker production must decrease by 2050. This transition involves increasing the share of bioenergy and renewable sources, which is projected to rise to 16%383 of total thermal energy . The integration of hydrogen as a fuel source is also expected to play a vital role, necessitating new energy infrastructure to support this shift . The expansion of bioenergy infrastructure will be crucial for reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This includes the use of biomass and waste-to- energy processes to supply thermal energy for cement production . Clean hydrogen production CO 2 transport and storage Clean power generationCurrent capacity used Capacity required (2050) 624 GW Approximately 0 GW Approximately 0 MTPA Approximately 0 MTPA6 MTPA 1,400 MTPA Source: Accenture analysis based on data from IEA and MPP . 8 Net-Zero Industry Tracker: 2024 Edition