Impacts Assessment of Industrial Green House Gas Emissions from Cement industry Processes using Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) Software

Authors

  • Agnes Oboh Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
  • Anthony I. Obi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.
  • Michael Bassey * Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Nigeria. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5433-7889
  • Ukemeobong Enefiok Akpan Department of Mechanical Engineering, TOPFAITH University, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v2i2.45

Abstract

In recent times, emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) from cement industry activities have been noted as a significant factor in climate change, as the cement industry sector contributes immensely to global emissions, particularly due to energy usage, material fabrication, and transportation.  These emissions are likely to increase potentially in the forthcoming decades, worsening the already critical environmental condition if proper measures and policies are not implemented. The study employed the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) software to evaluate the effects of industrial GHG emissions arising from cement industry activities. Data on cement industry activities, encompassing energy usage, material production, and transportation, were gathered and entered into the LEAP program.  The software was utilized to model emissions from these activities from 2000 to 2060 and to analyze trends and feasible mitigation strategies. The analysis revealed that industrial GHG emissions from cement industry activities have markedly increased in recent decades and are likely to continue in their upward trajectory.  Energy use and material manufacturing, comprising iron and steel, cement, and chemicals, were identified as the principal sources of emissions, with transportation also contributing significantly. For example, the chemical sector emissions by fuel type indicated coal bituminous emissions from 2020 to 2060 grew by 181%, while diesel emissions increased by 116% from 2020 to 2060. Natural gas emissions emerged in 2020, growing steadily to 0.1488 MMT CO2e by 2060. Furthermore, the iron and steel-based emissions by fuel type revealed 48% natural gas emissions from 2000 to 2060, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. Coal bituminous emissions emerged in 2025, growing rapidly by 456% from 2025 to 2060, with a CAGR of 10.1%. The results underscore the necessity for sustainable practices within the cement industry sector to diminish emissions and alleviate the environmental consequences of cement industry operations.  Recommendations entail the adoption of low-emission technologies, enhancement of energy efficiency, and promotion of sustainable materials in cement industry practices.

Keywords:

Impact assessment, Cement industry, Greenhouse gas emissions, Cement industry activities

Author Biography

  • Agnes Oboh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

    Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Uyo Lecturer I

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2025-06-09

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Environmental Engineering and Energy

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Oboh, A. ., Obi, A., Bassey, M. ., & Akpan, U. E. . (2025). Impacts Assessment of Industrial Green House Gas Emissions from Cement industry Processes using Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) Software. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Energy, 2(2), 84-96. https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v2i2.45

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