The six-week consultation period of the UK project, which promises to “secure the future of Britain’s cement and lime industries”, is underway.
The Peak Cluster project involves four cement and lime producers across three sites in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, including Holcim’s Cauldon plant, Tarmac’s Tunstead cement plant, Buxton Lime’s Tunstead lime plant and Breedon’s Hope plant. The carbon dioxide from the producers will be captured and stored beneath the East Irish Sea, with the project claiming it will prevent “around three million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions” entering the atmosphere each year. This will involve using an underground pipeline to transport it to Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ), which is operated by Spirit Energy.
“Peak Cluster is such an important project for Britain’s economy – helping to protect our vital industries and securing highly-skilled jobs,” Peak Cluster chief executive officer John Egan said.
“With cement imports having tripled in the last 20 years, and domestic production at its lowest level since the 1950s, there has never been a greater need to build a resilient, sustainable supply.
“Peak Cluster will be the world’s largest cement and lime decarbonisation project – using proven technology to establish the UK as an international leader in responsible, sustainable manufacturing.”
The consultation period comes after initial research studies were conducted into the project. The project is looking at submitting a development consent order application in 2027. The consultation period will run from 12th January 2026 until 11:59pm on 27th February 2026.
“The project team are keen to meet with those who live, work, and have an interest in the project. We encourage you to visit our website, come and discuss the project with the team at our events and webinars, and let us know your views,” Egan said.
“This first consultation will help us shape the development of more detailed plans, which we hope to consult on again later in 2026.”
