The CARBON4MINERALS project has achieved a major technological breakthrough with the commissioning of the first continuous-mode enforced carbonation plant by project partner Heidelberg Materials at the Górażdże cement plant in Poland.

This innovative facility marks a critical step from laboratory research to industrial-scale deployment of CO₂ mineralisation technology. At its core is the ReConcrete process, a cutting-edge method that transforms recycled concrete paste (RCP) into low-carbon supplementary cementitious material while capturing CO₂ directly from cement kiln flue gases, eliminating the need for gas purification or CO₂ separation.

The technology’s potential impact is substantial: up to 1,000 kg of CO₂ can be reduced per tonne of RCP processed. Over the next months, CARBON4MINERALS partners will concentrate on testing, optimisation, and validation to enhance carbonation efficiency and accelerate the development of next-generation composite cements.

This achievement reflects CARBON4MINERALS’ mission to turn industrial residues into climate-positive resources, driving forward Europe’s decarbonisation efforts through innovation and cross-sector collaboration.

Learn more about CARBON4MINERALS on the project’s website.