Hydrogen for Cement Production

Aliaksei Patonia () and Rahmatallah Poudineh ()
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Aliaksei Patonia: The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Rahmatallah Poudineh: The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Chapter Chapter 11 in Clean Hydrogen for Decarbonisation, 2026, pp 275-299 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract 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.

Keywords: Cement manufacturing process; Cement kilns; Carbon capture and storage; Clinker substitution; Green cement; Industrial decarbonisation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-19442-8_11

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