Limak Cement, a leading cement group in Turkey, in partnership with Air Liquide, has successfully conducted trials for the first hydrogen-blended fuel supply at their cement plant in Ankara. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the decarbonisation efforts within the Turkish cement industry. The project, carried out at Limak Cement's Polatli Anka plant, demonstrated the successful injection of hydrogen in the preheating tower, achieving a 50% thermal substitution rate from alternative fuels, a first in Turkey. The initiative not only aligns with the company's goal to increase the use of biogenic alternative fuels and renewable energy by 2030 but also supports the industry's target to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The successful trial is projected to reduce 180,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually compared to coal usage, with further reductions expected by implementing this technology across all cement plants. Limak Cement's Global CEO highlighted the importance of this investment in exploring hydrogen technologies and enhancing the use of low-carbon fuel mixes in cement production. The positive results of the trial are expected to catalyze the development of the hydrogen ecosystem in Turkey. Air Liquide Türkiye's General Manager expressed optimism about the partnership, emphasizing the crucial role of hydrogen in the energy and industrial sectors' transformation. The collaborative effort signifies a strategic move towards sustainability, innovation, and carbon reduction in cement production, with a vision to scale up the use of hydrogen technologies in the coming years.