Articles / Manufacturing Technology

Gas and effluent treatment: hidden challenges in cement CCUS

As carbon capture moves into commercial-scale deployment in cement, the focus is shifting from capture performance alone to the practical challenges of integrating these systems into operating plants. Feed gas pretreatment and wastewater management are two critical, but often overlooked, factors that can determine project cost, reliability and environmental compliance. This article examines the key challenges and lessons learned from early projects, highlighting why gas cleaning and effluent management should be considered together from the outset.