SALTX’S PLASMA TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE WAY FOR NEAR-ZERO CEMENT
The challenge
The main challenge SaltX addresses is the decarbonization of industrial processes — particularly those with high emissions caused by fossil-fueled heat.
The solution
SaltX Technology has developed an electric plasma-based process that uses renewable electricity to produce clinker, while also concentrating carbon emissions to enable more efficient carbon capture. This enables the production of all-electric cement with near-zero emissions.
Through its investment, Holcim is supporting SaltX in scaling this breakthrough solution — with the aim of building the world’s first all-electric cement plant. This strategic partnership is part of Holcim’s broader effort to decarbonize building materials.
Ram Muthu
Head of Operational Excellence at Holcim
“By combining Holcim’s expertise with SaltX’s groundbreaking technology, we have an additional lever to decarbonize the entire cement manufacturing process. Through this strategic collaboration, we can enhance our ability to produce near-zero cement at scale to meet customer demand as the leading partner for sustainable construction.”
Lina Jorheden
CEO at SaltX
“This partnership is a major recognition of our technology and our long-term vision. Together with Holcim, who is an ideal partner for us, we are now taking the next step to scale and industrialize our solution through close technical and commercial collaboration.”
