Cemex Ventures, our corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, has partnered with HiiROC, a top British hydrogen company, to deploy hydrogen at an industrial scale at our Rugby Cement Plant in the UK. This marks a notable milestone in our journey toward decarbonisation.
Hydrogen is a promising low-carbon energy source that can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and lower CO2 emissions. HiiROC’s innovative Thermal Plasma Electrolysis (TPE) process produces carbon-neutral hydrogen using just one-fifth of the electrical energy required for water electrolysis. This process also captures carbon as a solid byproduct, making it a game-changer for the industry.
HiiROC’s modular solution produces hydrogen that can fuel clinker production processes, helping our decarbonisation goals. This deployment is part of a larger strategic project to further reduce carbon emissions in cement production.
Gonzalo Galindo, Head of Cemex Ventures, highlighted the significance of this project: “Our investment with HiiROC reinforces Cemex’s commitment to transform the industry by working hand in hand with disruptive startups and new technologies. Hydrogen can significantly reduce CO2 emissions in our operations, aligning with our 2050 net-zero CO2 goal”.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue leading the way in sustainability and innovation.