HeidelbergCement plans world’s first CO2 neutral cement plant in Sweden

HeidelbergCement, the world’s second-largest cement maker, plans to turn its Swedish factory in Slite into the world’s first CO2-neutral cement plant by 2030 via carbon capture technology. Following the planned retrofit, which will cost at least 100 million euros ($122 million), the plant will be able to capture up to 1.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• Stockholm is the capital of Sweden.
• The krona is the official currency of Sweden.
• The current PM of Sweden is Stefan Lofven.

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