Germany: Australia-based Calix says that its LEILAC-2 carbon capture retrofit of HeidelbergCement's Hanover cement plant has passed its financial investment decision. The company is accordingly proceeding with detailed design and long-lead item purchasing. It will launch construction in 2023. Calix added that, due to a number of project risk flag points given the 'market situation,' it will not buy major components until closer to that time.
When commissioned, the installation will capture 0.1Mt/yr of CO2 and cost an estimated Euro20 - 25/t of CO2 captured.
