- Emissions Reduction: The plant will capture up to 400,000 metric tons of CO₂ annually, supporting net-zero cement production.
- Industry Milestone: This is the first full-scale carbon capture facility in the cement sector, setting a precedent for future projects.
- Collaborative Success: SLB Capturi, Heidelberg Materials, and Aker Solutions led the effort, with operations set to begin in 2025.
Oslo, Norway, Dec 6, 2024 (ESG NEWS) – SLB Capturi has achieved a major milestone with the completion of the world’s first industrial-scale carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway. This groundbreaking facility will enable net-zero cement production while maintaining product quality and strength.
The plant, a key part of Europe’s Longship CCS project, is designed to capture 400,000 metric tons of CO₂ annually and is now ready for testing and commissioning. Operations are expected to begin in 2025.
A Milestone for the Cement Industry
Due to the high inherent emissions of cement production, carbon capture is essential for the sector to achieve net-zero goals. The Brevik CCS plant integrates carbon capture, compression, heat systems, and storage facilities to significantly reduce emissions.
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Giv Brantenberg, General Manager Northern Europe at Heidelberg Materials, underscores its importance:
“This project exemplifies our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of solutions that address the pressing issue of climate change. We are immensely proud of the dedication and hard work of our teams and partners who have made this possible.”
Pioneering Collaboration
The success of the project relied on collaboration between SLB Capturi, Heidelberg Materials, and Aker Solutions. Egil Fagerland, CEO of SLB Capturi, highlights the significance:
“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the power of working together and the collective determination to make a positive climate impact. The Brevik CCS plant sets a precedent for future carbon capture initiatives, where learnings and insights from this groundbreaking project enable others to follow.”
Scaling Carbon Capture
The Brevik CCS plant is a flagship initiative under the Longship CCS project, Europe’s first value chain for capturing, transporting, and storing industrial CO₂ emissions. As the project moves into the commissioning phase, it serves as a model for accelerating decarbonization across industries, helping pave the way for a more sustainable future.
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