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Thai cement production needs to reduce its carbon emissions

New study identifies most effective technologies to drive cement decarbonization

Thailand is among the largest producers of cement in Asia, manufacturing nearly 33 million tonnes per year. While this is good news for the economy, it’s bad news for the climate as the industry is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases.

Internationally, this year will see a greater emphasis on industrial decarbonization, a key topic already announced for the COP 28 meeting in Dubai in December.

A particular focus on the cement industry is expected given that 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to cement and it is one of the most challenging sectors of the economy to decarbonize. 

To make cement, fossil fuels are burnt to heat limestone to 1500°C to…

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