The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), together with the National Nanotechnology Center of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and its partners from government agencies, industry, research institutions, and academia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Thailand Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage Alliance (TCCA). The initiative will advance Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technology to help the cement industry achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Mr Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice Chairman of TCMA, stated that since the association announced the Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap, the sector has made significant progress through seven major actions aligned with global cement guidelines. One example is the ongoing CO₂-to-methanol research project conducted in collaboration with the Office of the National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO). This initiative will play a crucial role in circular carbon systems, enhance sustainability in production processes, and add economic value to captured carbon.
TCMA’s collaboration with government agencies, research institutes, the private sector, and academia through the formation of TCCA is expected to establish a robust operational ecosystem for the practical deployment of CCUS in Thailand. The Alliance has four key objectives:
- advocate for supportive government policies and incentives,
- enhance knowledge-sharing and accessibility to technology,
- strengthen international collaboration and funding opportunities, and
- maximise the impact of cross-sector partnerships to make CCUS economically viable across the industry.
“While still in its early stages and requiring significant investment, CCUS is one of the seven core actions in the cement industry’s roadmap to Net Zero 2050. It has the potential to reduce up to 13.7 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Cross-sector collaboration, both domestic and international, is essential for transferring knowledge and technology, driving targeted R&D, and unlocking access to funding. Clear and consistent government policies will be vital to building the necessary infrastructure, including CCUS development funds, carbon transport systems, and storage facilities, to support large-scale adoption,” said Mr Nopadol Ramyarupa.
