19:03 5 March 2025
Cement industry struggling with CO2 emissions in Poland and the EU
Poland’s cement industry is under pressure to reduce CO2 emissions, with free carbon allowances ending by 2034 and gradual reductions starting in 2026. Process emissions account for 63% of the sector’s CO2 output, making Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) the only viable decarbonization solution. However, CCS installation costs per plant range from $300-500 million.
Despite Poland having the second-largest CO2 storage potential in Europe, legal barriers prevent onshore storage. Industry leaders and policymakers are calling for accelerated legislative changes to maintain competitiveness. The EU’s CBAM mechanism may help protect local producers from carbon-intensive imports.
With cement crucial for national infrastructure, including defense projects, urgent action is needed to develop transport and storage solutions, ensuring Poland’s cement industry remains viable.
(wnp.pl)
