For a client, we analysed the performance of large-scale direct air capture (DAC) projects to eliminate CO2 emissions. These projects attract huge investments and are used in net-zero roadmaps by associations and companies. Some projects plan annual capture capacities of up to 500,000 t CO2 (0.5 Mta). However, due to the low concentration of CO2 in the ambient air, about 2 million m3 of air have to be processed to capture a single metric tonne of CO2. This requires massive energy for fans and a large installation, where the air is treated with liquid sorbents. In such closed systems, sorbents have to be regenerated, which also requires massive energy. Even if green energy can be used for free, none of the projects that we analysed,...
This is a sample of the Vietnam Data of April 2023.
The data is constantly updated, twice per year.
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Malaysia’s cement production down -2.2% in 07M 2026
In the first 7 months in 2026, Malaysia’s cement production decreased by -3.3% YoY to 16.848 Mt, after 17.426 Mt in the same period last year and 15.766 Mt in the year before.
Indonesia’s cement volume up +10.2% in 1H 2026
In the 1H in 2026, Indonesia’s cement volume increased by +10.2% YoY to 29.933 Mt, after 27.160 Mt in the same period last year and 28.018 Mt in the year before.
India’s cement producers plan huge expansion of green power
According to rating agency ICRA, the leading cement producers in India plan to invest INR 12,000 - 13,000 crore (US$1.3–1.4bn) in green-power in the next two years (photo: Solar park Ultratech). ICRA expects that the major cement companies will increase their green power capacity in India from about 4.0 GW as of March 2026 to 5.8-6.0 GW by March 2028. The additional capacity could generate annual savings of INR62 - 67bn and achieve a payback within 1.8-2.2 years. The Indian cement industry is accelerating its decarbonisation efforts through increased adoption of green power, blended cements, alternative fuels and clinker efficiency improvements. This transition is also being driven by the need to mitigate fuel cost volatility and enhance cost competitiveness.
China’s cement production down -10.0% in 08M 2026
In the first 8 months in 2026, China’s cement production decreased by -10.0% YoY to 997.01 Mt, after 1108.22 Mt in the same period last year and 1165.96 Mt in the year before. In 3 years the cement production in China declined by 338.1 Mt, which is almost equal to the complete annual production in 2025 in the USA, Europe incl. Turkey and all CIS countries.
Brazil’s cement dispatch up 2.3% in 07M 2026
In the first 8 months in 2026, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by 1.8% YoY to 45.028 Mt, after 44.218 Mt in the same period last year and 42.989 Mt in the year before.
SCCC plans a 2nd production line at Hon Chong Vietnam
SCCC (Siam City City), which operates in Vietnam through INSEE Vietnam, is considering a 2nd production line at its Hon Chong cement plant. Since being established in 1994, the company, formerly known as Holcim Vietnam, has over the years become a leading cement producer and waste management company in the Southern Vietnam. INSEE has more than 1,100 employees working at 5 different cement production sites. In July this year, the Can Tho cement terminal expansion project has been completed to expand the company’s cement distribution network across the Mekong Delta region. Anyhow, for the Ho Chong expansion no schedule and capacity has been given yet.
How do large-scale DAC systems perform to capture CO2
For a client, we analysed the performance of large-scale direct air capture (DAC) projects to eliminate CO2 emissions. These projects attract huge investments and are used in net-zero roadmaps by associations and companies. Some projects plan annual capture capacities of up to 500,000 t CO2 (0.5 Mta). However, due to the low concentration of CO2 in the ambient air, about 2 million m3 of air have to be processed to capture a single metric tonne of CO2. This requires massive energy for fans and a large installation, where the air is treated with liquid sorbents. In such closed systems, sorbents have to be regenerated, which also requires massive energy. Even if green energy can be used for free, none of the projects that we analysed, keeps its sustainability promises.
Malaysia’s cement production down -2.2% in 07M 2026
In the first 7 months in 2026, Malaysia’s cement production decreased by -3.3% YoY to 16.848 Mt, after 17.426 Mt in the same period last year and 15.766 Mt in the year before.
Indonesia’s cement volume up +10.2% in 1H 2026
In the 1H in 2026, Indonesia’s cement volume increased by +10.2% YoY to 29.933 Mt, after 27.160 Mt in the same period last year and 28.018 Mt in the year before.
India’s cement producers plan huge expansion of green power
According to rating agency ICRA, the leading cement producers in India plan to invest INR 12,000 - 13,000 crore (US$1.3–1.4bn) in green-power in the next two years (photo: Solar park Ultratech). ICRA expects that the major cement companies will increase their green power capacity in India from about 4.0 GW as of March 2026 to 5.8-6.0 GW by March 2028. The additional capacity could generate annual savings of INR62 - 67bn and achieve a payback within 1.8-2.2 years. The Indian cement industry is accelerating its decarbonisation efforts through increased adoption of green power, blended cements, alternative fuels and clinker efficiency improvements. This transition is also being driven by the need to mitigate fuel cost volatility and enhance cost competitiveness.
China’s cement production down -10.0% in 08M 2026
In the first 8 months in 2026, China’s cement production decreased by -10.0% YoY to 997.01 Mt, after 1108.22 Mt in the same period last year and 1165.96 Mt in the year before. In 3 years the cement production in China declined by 338.1 Mt, which is almost equal to the complete annual production in 2025 in the USA, Europe incl. Turkey and all CIS countries.
Brazil’s cement dispatch up 2.3% in 07M 2026
In the first 8 months in 2026, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by 1.8% YoY to 45.028 Mt, after 44.218 Mt in the same period last year and 42.989 Mt in the year before.
SCCC plans a 2nd production line at Hon Chong Vietnam
SCCC (Siam City City), which operates in Vietnam through INSEE Vietnam, is considering a 2nd production line at its Hon Chong cement plant. Since being established in 1994, the company, formerly known as Holcim Vietnam, has over the years become a leading cement producer and waste management company in the Southern Vietnam. INSEE has more than 1,100 employees working at 5 different cement production sites. In July this year, the Can Tho cement terminal expansion project has been completed to expand the company’s cement distribution network across the Mekong Delta region. Anyhow, for the Ho Chong expansion no schedule and capacity has been given yet.
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