Using the Best Available Technologies in the Production of Cement to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Abstract

The article analyzes approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions using the best available technologies (BAT) to achieve the strategic goal of low-carbon economic development in Russia. The study focuses on the development of a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the regional level, taking into account the contribution of each sector to the total greenhouse gas emissions in the Novosibirsk Region’s carbon balance. Particular attention is paid to the Industrial Processes sector and its impact on climate change, in particular within cement production. Using the example of JSC Iskitimcement, the largest cement producer in the Novosibirsk Region (NSO), direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions are calculated, and the specific indicators per unit of production for the period 2018–2021 are analyzed. The article presents various BAT, applied in cement production, including the use of non-traditional raw material components, alternative fuels, utilization of waste heat for power generation, and reduction of clinker share in cement, among others. The climate effect of these technologies has been assessed. These studies make it possible to develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region and contribute to sustainable environmental development.