As part of the CCU Megaproject by the South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) there are also carbon capture and utilization studies (CCU) by Halla Cement’s Okgye plant and Sampyo’s Samcheok plant (photo) taken into account. The captured CO₂ shall be converted into e-methanol for eco-friendly ship fuel, lithium carbonate for secondary batteries, and new construction materials. However, at the moment the projects are at a feasibility stage and the future is open, because at the moment, the cement industry faces severe production losses.