First Industrial-Scale Carbon Capture Plant at Norway Cement Facility Completed: A Landmark in Emissions Reduction

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Oslo, Norway, Dec 6, 2024 – The completion of the world’s first full-scale carbon capture plant at a cement production facility marks a significant breakthrough in efforts to decarbonize heavy industries. Located at Heidelberg Materials’ Brevik plant in Norway, this pioneering facility will capture up to 400,000 metric tons of CO₂ annually, supporting the cement sector’s transition to net-zero emissions.

This plant is a central element of the Longship CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) project, Europe’s first large-scale infrastructure for capturing, transporting, and storing industrial CO₂ emissions. As the cement industry is one of the highest-emitting sectors globally, carbon capture technology is seen as critical to meeting climate targets while maintaining production quality and strength.

Achieving Net-Zero Cement Production

The Brevik carbon capture plant integrates advanced technologies, including CO₂ capture, compression, heat systems, and storage, aimed at drastically reducing emissions from the cement production process. Cement manufacturing is responsible for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions, making innovations like this plant essential to achieving net-zero goals within the industry.

Giv Brantenberg, General Manager for Northern Europe at Heidelberg Materials, emphasized the importance of this project: “This initiative highlights our commitment to pioneering solutions for climate change. The collaboration and hard work of our teams and partners have been instrumental in reaching this milestone.”

Collaborative Effort for a Sustainable Future

The Brevik CCS plant is the result of a strong partnership between SLB Capturi, Heidelberg Materials, and Aker Solutions. Egil Fagerland, CEO of SLB Capturi, remarked on the significance of the collaboration: “This project demonstrates the power of collective action and sets a crucial precedent for the future of carbon capture. The insights and lessons from Brevik will serve as a roadmap for scaling similar initiatives across industries.”

The project also aligns with the broader Longship CCS initiative, which aims to create an integrated value chain for carbon capture and storage in Europe. This facility’s successful implementation will serve as a model for future carbon capture projects, both in cement production and other sectors with high emissions.

A Key Step Towards Decarbonization

Set to begin operations in 2025, the Brevik plant represents a major step forward in decarbonizing the cement industry. With global calls for stronger climate action, the plant exemplifies how technological innovation, collaboration, and commitment to sustainability can drive progress. The success of this project is expected to accelerate similar efforts worldwide, marking a turning point in the race to net-zero.

The Longship CCS project continues to lead the charge in the development of carbon capture technologies that could play a vital role in mitigating climate change. As more industries explore the potential of carbon capture, the Brevik facility stands as a testament to what is possible when stakeholders come together with a shared vision for the future.

References:

  1. World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Capture Plant at Cement Facility Completed. https://esgnews.com/worlds-first-industrial-scale-carbon-capture-plant-at-cement-facility-completed/
  2. SLB Capturi: www.slb.com
  3. Aker Solutions: www.akersolutions.com
  4. Heidelberg Materials: www.heidelbergmaterials.com

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