Cosumar, the Moroccan sugar group, has confirmed progress on its liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂) project, a new production unit targeting the food-grade CO₂ market. The project is expected to be commissioned in early 2027, according to the company's first-quarter 2026 results announcement.
The LCO₂ unit will produce liquid carbon dioxide, a key ingredient for carbonated beverages and food preservation. Cosumar aims to diversify its industrial activities beyond sugar refining, leveraging its existing fermentation processes to capture and liquefy CO₂.
No specific investment figures or production capacity details were disclosed in the verified reports. The project remains on schedule, with construction and engineering phases progressing as planned.
This initiative aligns with global trends in carbon capture and utilization, though Cosumar's focus is on commercial food-grade applications rather than environmental offsets. The company has not announced any partnerships or off-take agreements for the LCO₂ output.
