Petcoke vs. Alternative Fuels: The Economic Tipping Point for Indian Cement Industry Kilns
Indian cement kilns rely on coal and petcoke for 97 percent of their thermal energy. While RDF from municipal waste offers a massive decarbonisation opportunity, steep transport costs and supply chain bottlenecks keep adoption low. Unlocking this lever requires transitioning from fragmented waste management to structured Public Private Partnerships to bridge the cost gap and achieve the 2030 substitution targets.
