Vicat Wins French Decarbonization Grant for VAIA Project
Vicat Group has been awarded a Major Industrial Decarbonization Projects (GPID) grant by the French government for its VAIA project. This recognition follows the project's selection by the European Innovation Fund program in November 2025.
Project Overview
The VAIA project (Vicat Advanced Industrial Alliance) aims to capture and then sequester 1.2 million tons of CO2 per year at the Montalieu-Vercieu cement plant, the largest in France. The initiative is part of the group's ambition to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050. Studies are currently ongoing, with the final investment decision scheduled for 2027.
Innovative Value Chain Creation
The project will facilitate the creation of a unique value chain that combines capture, transport, utilization, and liquefaction for CO2 storage, initially anchored in the Rhône Valley. The GPID grant is part of the French government's Major Investment Plans aimed at accelerating ecological and industrial transition by supporting innovative projects that contribute to the decarbonization of the industry and the modernization of infrastructure.
