Holcim and mineral‑mineralisation company 44.01 launch a pioneering pilot in Fujairah, capturing CO2 directly from cement production and storing it permanently underground, marking a significant step towards industrial decarbonisation on a global scale.
Holcim and carbon‑mineralisation company 44.01 have begun a pilot in Fujairah that, the partners say, is the first to combine CO2 captured directly from a cement plant with in‑situ mineralisation aimed at permanent geological storage of cement‑sector emissions.
According to the original report, the initiative will initially capture about 5 tonnes of process CO2 per day from cement production at Holcim’s Fujairah facility and inject it into suitable underground rock formations where the gas is expected to mineralise. The partners describe the method as a “natural, safe and permanent” form of carbon storage and say the site will act as a demonstration for technologies that could be replicated across Holcim’s regional and international assets as part of the group’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategy.
The project is supported by the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and delivered with NT Energies, a joint venture between Technip Energies and NMDC Energy. Shell CANSOLV™ carbon capture solutions will be supplied through the alliance between Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Technip Energies. For 44.01, the deployment marks its first collaboration with an industrial customer and a European multinational, and the company views the pilot as a step toward commercial and eventually gigaton‑scale mineralisation applications.
The announcement sits within a broader push in the UAE to commercialise rock‑forming mineralisation. Industry reporting and company statements show that 44.01 has previously worked with ADNOC, FNRC and Masdar on a Fujairah pilot that, according to ADNOC’s press release, permanently mineralised 10 tonnes of CO2 in under 100 days. ADNOC and 44.01 said they plan to scale that work, with a first phase aimed at injecting more than 300 tonnes of CO2 to demonstrate deployability at greater scale.
The Holcim‑led pilot therefore brings a distinct operational element: capturing CO2 directly from cement process emissions rather than from air or other sources before injection. Talal Hasan, chief executive of 44.01, said to GlobalCement, “Working with Holcim, FNRC and NT Energies, we are demonstrating a practical and scalable path to decarbonisation that can be replicated worldwide.”
Project partners argue the initiative illustrates how collaboration between industry, technology developers and local authorities can advance decarbonisation in hard‑to‑abate sectors while contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. Holcim has framed the site as a demonstration platform for low‑carbon, circular and carbon‑capture technologies it intends to scale across its operations.
For industrial decarbonisation audiences, the Fujairah pilot highlights two converging trends: first, the move from lab and pilot demonstrations toward integrated, asset‑level deployments that join capture and permanent storage; and second, the importance of geological context and permitting pathways in enabling mineralisation projects. The prior ADNOC‑44.01 work in Fujairah underlines that peridotite and similar ultramafic formations can rapidly lock CO2 into stable carbonate minerals , an outcome proponents say reduces long‑term leakage risk compared with other storage forms. ADNOC’s public statements characterise the earlier pilot as a success and have signalled intent to scale.
At the same time, industry observers note that scaling mineralisation to meaningful volumes for the cement sector will require resolving questions around continuous CO2 capture at plant scale, the matching of capture and injection rates to subsurface capacity, monitoring and verification protocols, regulatory frameworks for pore‑space use, and the cost and energy balance of the full chain. The Holcim‑44.01 pilot, backed by technology suppliers and local authorities, is positioned to address some of those technical and commercial uncertainties by testing capture, transport and injection together in an industrial setting.
The partners say the project will offer data and operational learning to inform replication across cement assets and to support 44.01’s pipeline of mineralisation projects in other markets. The company and its collaborators present the Fujairah work as part of a coordinated pathway to deploy permanent carbon storage solutions in alignment with national decarbonisation targets; however, they frame projected benefits as contingent on successful scale‑up and wider industry adoption.
- https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/180424/uae-holcim-launches-co2-mineralisation-pilot-with-44-01.html – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/180424/uae-holcim-launches-co2-mineralisation-pilot-with-44-01.html – Holcim has partnered with carbon-mineralisation company 44.01 to launch the world’s first pilot project combining CO₂ captured directly from a cement plant with in-situ mineralisation. Located in Fujairah, the initiative aims to provide permanent geological storage for cement-sector emissions, supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. The pilot plans to capture approximately 5 tonnes of CO₂ per day from cement production and inject it into suitable underground rock formations for mineralisation. This process offers a natural, safe, and permanent form of carbon storage, marking a pioneering deployment of carbon capture and mineralisation within the global cement industry. The project is supported by the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation and delivered in collaboration with NT Energies, a joint venture between Technip Energies and NMDC Energy. Shell CANSOLV™ carbon capture solutions will be deployed through the alliance between Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Technip Energies. For Holcim, the initiative aligns with the group’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategy and broader plans to scale low-carbon, circular, and carbon-capture technologies across its global operations. The company stated that the Fujairah plant will serve as a demonstration site for technologies that could later be replicated across cement assets in the region and internationally. For 44.01, the project represents its first collaboration with an industrial customer and a European multinational, viewed as a significant step in scaling its mineralisation technology toward commercial and eventually gigaton applications. The company noted that the pilot supports a growing customer pipeline as it works to introduce mineralisation projects in key global markets. Project partners highlighted that the initiative demonstrates how collaboration between industry, technology developers, and local authorities can advance decarbonisation in hard-to-abate industrial sectors while contributing to long-term sustainable development in the UAE.
- https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/holcim-and-44-01-pioneer-carbon-capture-and-mineralisation-pilot-project-in-fujairah – Holcim and 44.01 have announced the launch of the first pilot project to mineralise CO₂ captured from the cement industry. The initiative supports the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 pathway by advancing permanent carbon storage solutions for the cement sector and marks a major milestone in the region’s industrial decarbonisation journey. The pilot project initially aims to capture 5 tonnes of CO₂ per day directly from cement production and permanently store it in the underground rock formation where it will mineralise, thereby providing a natural, safe and permanent method of geological carbon storage.
- https://www.globalcement.com/news/item/19570-holcim-and-44-01-launch-co-mineralisation-pilot-in-uae – Holcim and 44.01 have launched a pilot project in Fujairah to mineralise CO₂ captured from cement production, marking the first global initiative to combine carbon capture from a cement plant with in-situ mineralisation. The project aims to directly capture and permanently store 5 tonnes per day of CO₂ underground. The pilot is supported by the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation and delivered in collaboration with NT Energies, deploying Shell CANSOLV™ carbon capture technology through the alliance between Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Technip Energies. 44.01 CEO Talal Hasan stated, “Working with Holcim, FNRC and NT Energies, we are demonstrating a practical and scalable path to decarbonisation that can be replicated worldwide.”
- https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2023/01/17/adnoc-to-pilot-project-that-converts-carbon-dioxide-into-rocks/ – ADNOC, in partnership with 44.01, Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC), and Masdar, announced a pilot project to permanently mineralise CO₂ within Fujairah’s peridotite rock formations. The project, commencing in January 2023, aims to capture CO₂ from the air, dissolve it in seawater, and inject it into peridotite formations deep underground, where it will mineralise, ensuring that it cannot escape back into the atmosphere. This initiative represents ADNOC’s commitment to decarbonisation and supports the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 ambition.
- https://gulftime.ae/adnoc-44-01-to-scale-up-carbon-to-rock-project/ – ADNOC and 44.01 have announced plans to scale up their carbon-to-rock project in Fujairah following the successful completion of their pilot, in partnership with the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar). The initial pilot of 44.01’s Earthshot prize-winning mineralisation technology commenced in 2023 and permanently mineralised 10 tonnes of CO₂ within Fujairah’s peridotite rock formations in under 100 days. Building on this achievement, the first phase of scale-up will inject more than 300 tonnes of CO₂ over a longer duration to demonstrate the potential of the technology to be deployed at scale in the UAE.
- https://www.adnoc.ae/en/news-and-media/press-releases/2024/adnoc-and-4401-to-scale-up-carbon-torock-project-following-successful-pilot – ADNOC and 44.01 have announced plans to scale up their carbon-to-rock project in the Emirate of Fujairah, following the successful completion of their pilot, in partnership with the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar). The initial pilot of 44.01’s Earthshot prize-winning mineralisation technology commenced in 2023 and permanently mineralised 10 tonnes of CO₂ within Fujairah’s peridotite rock formations in under 100 days. Building on this achievement, the first phase of scale-up will inject more than 300 tonnes of CO₂ over a longer duration to demonstrate the potential of the technology to be deployed at scale in the UAE.
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Freshness check
Score:
10
Notes:
The narrative is recent, dated 9 December 2025, and reports on a new pilot project initiated by Holcim and 44.01 in Fujairah. This is the first known instance of this specific collaboration and project details. No earlier publications with substantially similar content were found. The project is supported by the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation and delivered in collaboration with NT Energies, deploying Shell CANSOLV™ carbon capture technology. ([cemnet.com](https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/180424/uae-holcim-launches-co2-mineralisation-pilot-with-44-01.html?utm_source=openai))
Quotes check
Score:
10
Notes:
The direct quote from 44.01 CEO Talal Hasan, “Working with Holcim, FNRC and NT Energies, we are demonstrating a practical and scalable path to decarbonisation that can be replicated worldwide,” appears to be original to this report. No earlier instances of this exact quote were found in the provided search results. ([cemnet.com](https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/180424/uae-holcim-launches-co2-mineralisation-pilot-with-44-01.html?utm_source=openai))
Source reliability
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative originates from a reputable industry publication, Global Cement, which is known for its coverage of cement industry news. While the publication is specialised, it is considered reliable within its domain. The report cites official sources, including Holcim, 44.01, and the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation. ([cemnet.com](https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/180424/uae-holcim-launches-co2-mineralisation-pilot-with-44-01.html?utm_source=openai))
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The claims about the pilot project in Fujairah align with known initiatives in the region, such as ADNOC’s previous CO₂ mineralisation projects. The involvement of established entities like Holcim, 44.01, and the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation adds credibility. The technical details about capturing and mineralising CO₂ are consistent with current industry practices. No inconsistencies or implausible elements were identified. ([cemnet.com](https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/180424/uae-holcim-launches-co2-mineralisation-pilot-with-44-01.html?utm_source=openai))
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative presents a recent and original report on a new CO₂ mineralisation pilot project in Fujairah, initiated by Holcim and 44.01. The information is consistent with known industry practices and involves reputable entities. No signs of disinformation or recycled content were found. The source is reliable within its specialised domain.
