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23 June 2026

Ambuja Cements and Leilac low-carbon project

This project serves as a practical example of industrial decarbonization and carbon capture technology, which provides useful context for answers regarding India's climate goals and sustainable infrastructure development.

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  • Ambuja Cements (Adani Group) and U.K.-based Leilac have signed an agreement for a low-carbon cement demonstration project in Kutch, Gujarat.
  • The project aims to integrate Leilac’s carbon capture and hybrid electric heating technology into cement production.
  • The technology utilizes renewable electricity to reduce emissions and captures unavoidable process carbon dioxide.
  • The demonstration project is intended to be a precursor to a larger scale facility.
  • If successful, the project aims to scale up to capture over one million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in decarbonizing the heavy industry sector in India, with reference to recent industrial initiatives in the cement sector. 150 words
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  2. The transition to a low-carbon economy requires significant technological innovation in energy-intensive sectors like cement manufacturing. Analyze the challenges and opportunities for integrating renewable energy and carbon capture technologies in India's industrial infrastructure. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Leilac' technology, recently in the news in the context of the cement industry, is primarily designed for:

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