Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements Partners with Leilac to Develop Renewable Energy-Driven Low-Carbon Cement Project with Carbon Capture Technology in Gujarat

Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, has signed an agreement with UK-based clean technology company Leilac Limited to develop a commercial-scale low-carbon cement production pathway at its Sanghi plant in Sanghipuram, Kutch district, Gujarat.

The proposed demonstration project aims to evaluate Leilac’s carbon capture and hybrid electrification technology, designed to reduce emissions, lower fuel consumption, and increase the use of renewable electricity in cement manufacturing. The initiative also explores the potential to reduce coal consumption to zero while enabling the flexible use of alternative fuels.

According to the companies, the project represents one of the largest industrial-scale initiatives of its kind globally. If successful, it could be expanded by seven to eight times, enabling the capture of more than one million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually and establishing a scalable model for low-carbon cement production in India and other markets.

The collaboration aligns with Ambuja Cements’ broader decarbonisation strategy and its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net zero commitment for 2050. The company is also advancing electrification in cement manufacturing and increasing reliance on renewable energy, supported by nearly 1 GW of captive green power capacity.

The demonstration project will be implemented at Ambuja Cements’ 6.6 MTPA facility in Sanghipuram, where Leilac’s carbon capture and hybrid electric heating systems will be integrated to assess performance under industrial operating conditions.

Commenting on the partnership, Karan Adani, Director of Ambuja Cements, said the collaboration reflects the company’s focus on next-generation technologies to reduce process emissions, improve energy efficiency, and strengthen long-term sustainable manufacturing capabilities.

Leilac CEO Daniel Rennie said the partnership marks a step toward demonstrating an economically viable and replicable solution for low-carbon cement production at commercial scale.

The project is expected to contribute to the development of scalable carbon capture pathways for the global cement industry while supporting India’s broader climate and energy transition goals.