SLB Capturi has finished building the world’s first industrial-scale carbon capture plant at a cement facility.
This plant, located at Heidelberg Materials‘ cement facility in Brevik, Norway, is capable of reducing emissions by up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually.
The completed plant includes a carbon capture system, compression system, heat integration system, intermediate storage, and loadout facilities.
Once operational, it will enable the production of net-zero cement without compromising product quality or strength.
Egil Fagerland, CEO of SLB Capturi, expressed excitement about this significant milestone and the potential for future carbon capture initiatives.
“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,” Fagerland added.
The cement industry, due to its inherent emissions, heavily relies on carbon capture and storage to achieve net-zero goals.
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The Brevik carbon capture plant is designed to capture a substantial amount of CO2 emissions annually. Aker Solutions and local industry partners played a crucial role in the construction of this project.
Giv Brantenberg, general manager of Northern Europe at Heidelberg Materials, stated: “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.”
The Brevik CCS plant is part of The Longship CCS project, Europe’s first comprehensive value chain for carbon capture, transport, and storage. The plant will undergo commissioning and is expected to begin operations in 2025.
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