Swedish state-owned miner LKAB AB has signed a contract with a startup company to supply it with so-called green cement, a product that strips out emission-heavy limestone and heating from the manufacturing process.
Cemvision AB — which is backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Norrsken and EQT — said the deal with LKAB marks the manufacturer’s first commercial agreement, with pilot deliveries scheduled to begin in March, according to a statement.
The cement industry is one of the most polluting sectors, accounting for about 8 % of global emissions. Cemvision says its product will slash carbon emissions by 95 % compared to traditional methods. Its cement is currently being made in a demo plant in southern Poland, with capacity for 4,000 metric tons per year. By 2030, the company aims to produce 5 million tons annually.
According to the company’s website Cemvision’s first product line, Re-ment, consists of two cement binders produced using industrial residual products instead of virgin limestone.
