Carbon Clean, a global frontrunner in carbon capture technology, has officially opened its Global Innovation Centre (GIC) in Navi Mumbai, India. Covering 77,121 square feet, the facility ranks among the largest carbon capture research centres worldwide. It features two operational carbon capture plants alongside advanced labs dedicated to solvent development, analysis, and testing. The centre will act as a focal point for research, innovation, and technology demonstration in the carbon capture field.
The company has invested heavily in the GIC, which currently employs over 100 experts and has the capacity to grow to 350 staff members. This expansion supports Carbon Clean’s worldwide growth strategy, providing leading capabilities in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS). The new centre will accelerate research and deployment of next-generation carbon capture technologies. The inauguration ceremony was led by Ajita Hathlia, Deputy Director for Trade and UK Exports in South Asia, along with senior investors, strategic partners, and members of Carbon Clean’s international board.
The new centre marks an important step in Carbon Clean’s efforts to decarbonise industries that are traditionally hard to reduce emissions from. The facility will play a key role in scaling CycloneCC, the company’s innovative modular carbon capture system known for its space efficiency and cost-effectiveness. CycloneCC provides an adaptable solution for reducing emissions in heavy industries.
Aniruddha Sharma, Chair and CEO of Carbon Clean, said, “Investing in research and development is at the heart of our growth. This centre will enable faster scaling of our technology and help bring advanced carbon capture solutions to market. Founded in India and headquartered in the UK, this investment highlights the important industrial opportunities CCUS brings to both nations. With pilot projects already active in India, we are well-positioned to move quickly from testing to widespread use, helping industries comply with evolving regulations like the EU and UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms.”
Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner to Western India, commented, “The opening of Carbon Clean’s Global Innovation Centre is a milestone for UK-India cooperation in clean technology. The UK Government has supported Carbon Clean’s growth with grants totaling £5 million since 2012. This backing has been reinforced through high-profile visits and invitations to key industry councils. Our team remains committed to helping UK innovators like Carbon Clean expand in the Indian market.”
With over 2.8 million operational hours of its technology portfolio, Carbon Clean continues to lead the carbon capture industry. The new centre strengthens its ties to India, where it already works with major companies such as BHP, JSW, NTPC, and Tata Steel. This development comes as India moves toward launching a national CCUS mission.
Carbon Clean specialises in affordable carbon capture solutions for challenging industries including cement, steel, refineries, and waste-to-energy. Its patented technologies dramatically lower the cost of capturing carbon compared to traditional methods.
With 15+ years of experience, Carbon Clean has designed, built, and operated over 50 industrial carbon capture systems globally. The company holds more than 110 active patents across 18 patent families in 30 countries. Its modular CycloneCC system is key to scaling industrial carbon capture and helping achieve global net zero goals.
Headquartered in the UK and with offices in the US, Canada, and India, Carbon Clean has received funding from British and US government sources and collaborates with leading companies such as Chevron and Cemex. It also invests in the Swedish sustainable fuel company Liquid Wind.
