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Hydrogen for Cement Production

In: Clean Hydrogen for Decarbonisation

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  • Aliaksei Patonia

    (The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies)

  • Rahmatallah Poudineh

    (The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies)

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Cement production is a major source of global CO₂ emissions, with decarbonisation challenged by process emissions from limestone calcination. This chapter assesses the potential role of clean hydrogen in decarbonising the sector, primarily through its use as a low-carbon fuel for kiln heating. The analysis finds that while hydrogen combustion can eliminate fuel-related emissions (~40% of the total), it does not address process emissions from limestone calcination (~60%). Technical hurdles, high costs, and infrastructure requirements further constrain its application. Pilot projects demonstrate feasibility only for partial fuel substitution. Consequently, hydrogen is viewed as a potential niche component within a broader decarbonisation strategy dominated by carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) and material efficiency, rather than a standalone solution.

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  • Aliaksei Patonia & Rahmatallah Poudineh, 2026. "Hydrogen for Cement Production," Springer Books, in: Clean Hydrogen for Decarbonisation, chapter 0, pages 275-299, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-032-19442-8_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-19442-8_11
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