SLB Capturi Completes Construction of the World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Capture Plant at a Cement Facility
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SLB Capturi has completed construction of the world's first industrial-scale carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials' cement facility in Brevik, Norway. The facility will reduce emissions by up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. The completed plant includes carbon capture system, compression system, heat integration system, intermediate storage, and loadout facilities.
The plant, now ready for testing and commissioning, will enable production of net zero cement without compromising product quality. It is part of The Longship CCS project, Europe's first complete value chain for capture, transport, and storage of industrial CO2 emissions. Operations are scheduled to start during 2025.
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- First-of-its-kind industrial-scale carbon capture plant completion
- Significant CO2 reduction capacity of 400,000 metric tons annually
- Enables net zero cement production without quality compromise
- Part of complete CO2 capture-transport-storage value chain
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The completion of the world's first industrial-scale carbon capture plant at a cement facility represents a significant technological breakthrough. The 400,000 metric tons annual CO2 capture capacity is substantial, considering cement production accounts for about 8% of global CO2 emissions. This facility serves as a important proof-of-concept for the cement industry's decarbonization efforts.
The integration of capture, compression, heat integration and storage systems demonstrates the technical feasibility of large-scale carbon capture in cement production. The plant's ability to maintain product quality while achieving significant emissions reduction is particularly noteworthy. As part of the Longship CCS project, this facility establishes a complete carbon capture value chain, potentially setting industry standards for future implementations.
This development positions SLB strategically in the growing carbon capture market, particularly in hard-to-abate industrial sectors. The successful completion of this first-of-its-kind project enhances SLB's credibility as a leader in industrial decarbonization technology. The partnership with Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest building materials companies, could lead to additional opportunities as other cement manufacturers seek to reduce their carbon footprint.
The timing is particularly relevant as carbon regulations tighten globally and cement producers face increasing pressure to reduce emissions. This project's success could catalyze similar investments across the industry, potentially creating a significant new revenue stream for SLB's carbon capture technology division.
Facility will reduce emissions by up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Heidelberg Materials ― one of the world's largest building materials companies
OSLO, NORWAY / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / SLB Capturi has reached a significant milestone of mechanical completion of the carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials' cement facility in Brevik, Norway.
With the full-scale carbon capture plant now complete, including the carbon capture system, compression system, heat integration system, intermediate storage, and loadout facilities, the plant is now ready for testing and commissioning. When operational, this world-first commercial-scale carbon capture plant at a cement facility will enable production of net zero cement, without compromising on the product strength or quality.
"Reaching this milestone is a testament to the power of working together and the collective determination to make a positive climate impact," said Egil Fagerland, CEO, SLB Capturi. "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."
Due to the inherent emissions of cement production, the sector is dependent on carbon capture and storage to reach net zero. The carbon capture plant is designed to capture up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually from the cement facility. Strong execution support from Aker Solutions and the local industry has been instrumental in completing the construction of this project.
"The mechanical completion of the Brevik CCS project is a landmark achievement in the decarbonization journey of the cement industry," said Giv Brantenberg, general manager Northern Europe, Heidelberg Materials. "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 complete value chain for the capture, transport, and storage of industrial CO2 emissions. The Brevik plant will now move into commissioning phase, with operations starting during 2025.
About SLB
SLB (NYSE:SLB) is a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.
About SLB Capturi
SLB Capturi is dedicated to carbon removal and reduction solutions. The company's proven modular technologies enable industries to deploy capture technology at speed and scale, meeting the requirements of tomorrow and the opportunities of today. The company is currently delivering seven carbon capture plants to bioenergy, waste to energy, and cement facilities. Find out more at capturi.slb.com.
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