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Panoramic view of the Rüdersdorf cement plant with quarry, green landscape, and lakes in the background. The image symbolizes sustainable industry in harmony with nature.
CO2LLECT - Innovation Fund Project

Carbon Capture and Storage

On March 7, 2025 the EU and Cemex signed the grant agreement for the funding of the largest Carbon Capture and Storage project within the CEMEX Group, called CO2LLECT. The project takes place in the cement plant Ruedersdorf near Berlin.

 

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What is CCS?

CCS involves the capture of CO₂, generally from large point sources like power generation or industrial facilities with either fuel or process emissions.

The captured CO₂ is compressed and liquified and transported by pipeline, ship, rail or truck to be injected into deep geological formations or depleted oil and gas reservoirs.

Illustration showing the process of CO₂ capture, liquefaction, transport, and storage.

01 Capture Method

     Adsorption-Based Carbon Capture and CO₂ Recovery

02 Transport Method

     Rail and Maritime ship transport

03 Storage Method

     Offshore, North Sea

Energy and Water Management

In addition to reducing emissions, CO2LLECT will aim to implement environmentally sustainable solutions related to energy and water:

  • The CO₂ capture plant is partially powered by regional electricity generated by wind turbines and solar panels.
  • Purifies exhaust condensate to release clean water into Lake Stienitz
  • The CO₂ capture plant adds more water to Lake Stienitz through the condensation of water vapor from the exhaust gas than the cement plant withdraws for its operations.
CO2LLECT Process

Decarbonizing Cement Production in Ruedersdorf

Bags of “Der Rüdersdorfer” cement by CEMEX lying on a concrete floor. The packaging features the CEMEX logo and highlights sustainable “Vertua” cement.

Cement Production

CO₂ emissions are generated during clinker production at Cemex's Ruedersdorf plant.
Aerial view of the Rüdersdorf cement plant with the adjacent limestone quarry and surrounding landscape. A green circle with the number “02” marks the CO₂ capture step in the production process.

Carbon Capture

Linde's HISORP® CC system captures and liquefies CO₂ directly from flue gases.
Freight wagons with large white tanks bearing the CEMEX logo stand on snow-covered tracks, representing the CO₂ transport stage of the project.

Transport

Liquefied CO₂ is transported in insulated, monitored tank wagons to the German coast.
Offshore platform above the sea with complex steel and pipe structures labeled “North Rankin B.” Symbolizing CO₂ storage beneath the seabed.

Storage

CO₂ is shipped and injected deep under the North Sea seabed.
Illustration showing the process of CO₂ capture, liquefaction, transport, and storage.

Carbon Capture Process

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Innovation Fund 2023: 77 signed projects and 6 selected projects for grants

Innovation Fund: €4.2 billion to support 77 cutting-edge decarbonisation projects

 March 11, 2025
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