Adani Cement Pioneers Sustainable Manufacturing with World's First RotoDynamic Heater Deployment to Slash Carbon Emissions

Adani Cement, which provides approximately 30% of cement used in India's housing and infrastructure development, has reached a significant milestone in sustainable manufacturing.

Ahmedabad:

Adani Cement and Finnish innovator Coolbrook announced on Wednesday their collaboration to install the world's first commercial 'RotoDynamic Heater' (RDH) at the Boyareddypalli Integrated Cement Plant in Andhra Pradesh, advancing cement decarbonization efforts.

This groundbreaking implementation represents the first industrial-scale deployment of Coolbrook's RDH technology, supporting Adani Cement's objective to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (validated by the Science Based Targets initiative) while contributing to Coolbrook's mission of eliminating 2.4 billion tonnes of annual carbon dioxide emissions across global heavy industries.

The installation is projected to directly eliminate 60,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, with potential for a tenfold increase in the future, signifying a major advancement toward decarbonizing cement production processes.

"Implementing the world's first commercial Coolbrook RotoDynamic Heater within our operations represents a critical milestone in our decarbonisation journey and a significant step toward achieving our net-zero commitments," stated Vinod Bahety, CEO-Cement Business, Adani Group.

Importantly, the RDH system will operate entirely on renewable energy from Adani Cement's extensive clean energy portfolio, ensuring completely emission-free industrial heat generation.

"By incorporating these advanced electrification solutions into our cement manufacturing processes, we are accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels, reducing emissions at scale, increasing utilization of clean energy resources, and establishing new benchmarks for low-carbon cement production," Bahety added.

This technology targets decarbonization of the calcination phase, the most fossil fuel-intensive stage in cement manufacturing. By providing clean heat for drying and enhancing the heating value of alternative fuels, the technology enables significantly higher substitution of fossil fuels with sustainable alternatives.

"Launching the first industrial-scale project globally with Adani Cement represents a transformative advancement for industrial electrification in one of the world's most critical cement markets," said Joonas Rauramo, CEO of Coolbrook.

"Our goal is to establish RotoDynamic Technology as the new industry standard for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors. Together, we're redefining cement production methods—cleaner, more efficient, and prepared for a net-zero future," Rauramo emphasized.

This deployment demonstrates the practical viability of clean, electrified industrial heat powered completely by renewable energy. This positions Adani Cement to lead India's emergence as a global hub for clean cement manufacturing.

Coolbrook and Adani Cement have identified numerous additional opportunities for implementing RotoDynamic Technology throughout Adani Cement's industrial operations and aim to initiate at least five more projects within the next two years.

As the world's 9th largest cement producer, Adani Cement maintains 107 MTPA of installed capacity and supplies nearly 30 percent of cement utilized in India's housing and infrastructure development projects.

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