Heidelberg Materials pauses GeZero carbon capture project in Germany

By Public Technologies
  • Heidelberg Materials paused its GeZero carbon capture and storage project in Geseke, Germany, in its current form on October 22, 2026.
  • Immature CO₂ transport and storage value chains prevent a viable business case, with infrastructure timing and economic risks unresolved.
  • The pause has no direct impact on ongoing operations at the Geseke plant.
  • Project development will prioritize locations with viable business conditions; government-backed risk mitigation is needed for early movers.


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