UK-headed carbon capture technology developers MOF Technologies Ltd (trading as Nuada), and US-headed Mississippi Lime Company (trading as MLC), an HBM Holdings Company and a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a project aimed at demonstrating net-zero lime production at MLC’s flagship facility in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri (MO).
The initiative will utilize Nuada’s advanced carbon capture system to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 95 percent.
This project aligns with MLC’s commitment to adopting innovative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy consumption, and waste in an industry with inherent CO2 emissions deriving from the calcination of limestone.
Designed for carbon-intensive industrial processes
According to Nuada, its award-winning carbon capture solution is designed specifically for carbon-intensive industrial processes, where traditional CO2 capture methods are often impractical due to high energy and integration costs.
The technology leverages highly selective solid sorbent technology called Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), which enables efficient CO2 capture with reduced energy use alongside a vacuum swing pressure adsorption (VPSA) process, that utilizes pressure rather than heat to separate CO2 from flue gases.
According to Nuada, this innovation addresses both the cost and operational challenges that conventional carbon capture presents, making it an ideal solution for the lime industry, where process emissions are a significant barrier to decarbonisation.
Our breakthrough in carbon capture technology sets a new standard for energy efficiency, paving the way for transformative decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors like lime manufacturing. Through this collaboration with MLC, we are driving the next generation of carbon capture forward, setting a new standard for emissions reduction and sustainability in the lime industry, said Dr Jose Casaban, co-CEO of Nuada.
Explore advanced technologies
With a reputation for high-purity lime products, MLC operates its Ste. Genevieve facility to serve essential sectors, including construction, environmental protection, water treatment, food, and agriculture.
In alignment with its commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection, MLC will integrate Nuada’s carbon capture solution to strengthen its dedication to process innovation, waste management, and emissions reduction.
By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), MLC further supports water conservation, pollution control, and low-carbon production across its operations, setting an industry standard for sustainability.
Our collaboration with Nuada reflects MLC’s dedication to exploring advanced technologies that reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining the high standards of purity and quality our customers expect. The smaller footprint and significantly lower energy consumption of Nuada’s technology make it highly attractive to us, said Fiona Woody, Director of Sustainability and ESG at MLC.
Nuada’s and MLC’s combined approach directly supports the decarbonisation goals of the lime industry, aligning with American and international climate targets for net-zero emissions by providing a tailored solution for this hard-to-abate sector.
