Limak Cement Leads Turkish Cement Industry in Hydrogen Innovation
Key Ideas
- Limak Cement and Air Liquide successfully tested hydrogen-blended fuel supply at the plant in Ankara, achieving a 50% thermal substitution rate from alternative fuels.
- The project aims to reduce 180,000tpa of CO2 emissions upfront and 700,000tpa across all Limak cement plants through the use of high biogenic fuel mix.
- Limak Cement's Global CEO expressed the importance of the hydrogen trial, emphasizing the positive results for the Turkish cement industry and the country's hydrogen ecosystem.
- Air Liquide Türkiye General Manager highlighted the significance of partnerships for decarbonisation and stated that hydrogen will be crucial for the energy and industry transformation.
Limak Cement and Air Liquide have conducted successful trials with the first hydrogen-blended fuel supply at the Limak Cement plant in Ankara, Turkey. This innovative initiative aims to lead the Turkish cement industry towards decarbonisation goals. By injecting hydrogen in the preheating tower, a 50% thermal substitution rate from alternative fuels was achieved, marking a milestone in the industry. The application, which reduces CO2 emissions by 180,000tpa upfront compared to coal usage, showcases the potential for sustainable practices. Limak Cement plans to implement high biogenic content alternative fuels and renewable energy usage by 2030, with a focus on developing hydrogen applications in partnership with Air Liquide. The company's CEO highlighted the importance of safe and effective hydrogen technology utilization and increasing alternative fuel substitution rates. The project not only benefits the environment but also contributes to the growth of the hydrogen ecosystem in Turkey. Air Liquide emphasized the necessity of partnerships in decarbonisation efforts and the pivotal role of hydrogen in energy and industry transformation. This collaborative approach sets a positive precedent for the adoption of low-carbon fuel mixes in the cement sector, paving the way for a more sustainable future.