Ducon Infra technologies Unveils R&D Program for Solvent-Based Carbon Capture

New Initiative for Industrial Decarbonization

Ducon Infra technologies Ltd, a leading engineering solutions provider based in Thane, has commenced research and development to design and pilot a solvent-based carbon capture technology.

The program seeks to deliver a scalable, cost-effective solution to capture CO₂ from flue gas streams across industries like power, cement, steel, oil & gas, and other hard-to-abate sectors.

This initiative underscores Ducon’s dual commitment to industrial decarbonization and long-term value creation for shareholders.

Building on Decades of Experience

Drawing on its expertise in air pollution control, bulk material handling, and clean energy, Ducon will concentrate on:

Advanced solvent formulations to boost efficiency

Optimized mass-transfer equipment for process reliability

Heat-integration schemes to minimize energy consumption

First Phase of R&D

The initial stage involves bench-scale experimentation, process modeling, and partnerships with academic and industrial collaborators to accelerate pilot readiness.

“Solvent-based capture remains the most proven technology for post-combustion applications, offering retrofit flexibility for brownfield facilities across India,” said Aron Govil, CMD of Ducon.

Significant Market Opportunity in India

India’s decarbonization roadmap identifies carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) as critical to complement renewable energy and efficiency gains.

Market Growth Forecast

With clusters of cement, steel, and refining assets and a robust pipeline of coal and gas-based power, the potential market is vast.

Industry Growth Projections

The Indian CCUS market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2025 to 2030, driven by industrial demand and supportive policy frameworks.

Policy and Net-Zero Goals

Government initiatives, including the Indian Carbon Market, are actively promoting CCUS adoption, strengthening investor incentives.

Value Creation for Investors

Ducon expects this program to generate multi-year value across three key areas:

Technology Differentiation

Ducon’s proprietary solvent blends and absorber/stripper configurations will reduce energy penalty and consumables, enhancing project economics.

High-Margin Services

The company anticipates EPC contracts for construction of carbon capture plants and long-term operations, maintenance, and solvent services, creating recurring revenue.

Strategic Optionality

As the CCUS ecosystem expands into capture, compression, transport, utilization, and storage, Ducon sees opportunities to broaden its platform and improve returns on investment.

Future Development Path

Ducon aims to progress from bench-scale testing to pilot installations, subject to validation milestones.

Updates will include:

Performance metrics achieved in trials
Partner announcements with industry leaders
Customer demonstrations showcasing viability