SLB Capturi has successfully completed the first industrial-scale carbon-capturing plant in the world at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway.
The groundbreaking facility is poised to reduce up to 400,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually, according to a press release published by Europe-based SLB Capture, a CO2 capture technology firm.
“The mechanical completion of the Brevik CCS [Carbon Capture and Storage] project is a landmark achievement in the decarbonization journey of the cement industry,” Giv Brantenberg, general manager of Northern Europe, Heidelberg Materials, said in the press release.
“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.”
By combining cutting-edge carbon-sucking technology with compression, heat utilization, storage, and loadout technologies, the world’s first commercial-scale CO2 capture plant at the cement facility will produce net zero products without compromising strength and quality.
The project is part of the pioneering Longship CCS initiative, “Europe’s first complete value chain for the capture, transport, and storage of industrial CO2 emissions.” It is claimed to be a transformative step in the fight against climate change.
Milestones to mitigate cement pollution and climate change
Approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions are caused by the production of cement, and if things continue like this, the sector’s emissions will rise to 3.8 billion tons annually, per a 2024 World Economic Forum report.
The Brevik plant, however, highlights how important carbon capture and storage technologies are in reaching low pollution levels for hard industries, as per the carbon capture firm with offices in Paris, Houston, London, and the Hague.
“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the power of working together and the collective determination to make a positive climate impact,” stated Egil Fagerland, CEO of SLB Capture.
“We look forward to continuing these collaborative efforts as we move toward the commissioning and operational phases of the project. The Brevik CCS plant sets a precedent for future carbon capture initiatives, where learnings and insights from this groundbreaking project enable others to follow.”
Strong cooperation between local industries and Aker Solutions is credited for helping run the project well, noted the press statement from Monday.
“The 100 meter-tall structure was erected in August with millimeter precision to trap carbon dioxide that spews out of a sprawling cement plant,” according to The Guardian.
Earlier last month, the US unveiled plans for the world’s first wind-powered carbon capture facility to be built in Tom Green County, Texas, according to an Interesting Engineering report.
“Dubbed Project Concho, the facility aims to capture 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually beyond 2030 and will generate verified carbon credits of significant value.”
Meanwhile, the Brevik CCS facility, now in the commissioning stage, is expected to become operational by 2025. And its success is set to serve as a model for other industrial sectors looking to reduce climate-killing gases.
The accomplishment puts Europe at the vanguard of the global moment, hoping to inspire broader adoption of Carbon capture technologies for upcoming initiatives across industries.
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