KN Energies has joined industry leaders, innovators, and government representatives in Brocēni, Latvia, to mark a significant milestone in the Baltic region’s journey toward climate neutrality with the launch of SCHWENK Latvija’s first CO₂ capture pilot facility.
The company was represented at the event by Justinas Jazbutis, head of decarbonisation Projects, and Paulius Kažukauskas, senior business development manager. Their participation underscores KN Energies’ strategic commitment to developing carbon capture and storage solutions that support industrial decarbonisation across the Baltic states.
The Brocēni cement plant, which accounts for a substantial portion of Latvia’s industrial CO₂ emissions, is currently testing several post-combustion capture technologies, including solutions from Norway’s Capsol Technologies ASA, to identify the most effective pathway toward large-scale CO₂ reduction. SCHWENK’s ambitious target to capture up to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2030, with an additional 800,000 tonnes planned by sister company Akmenės cementas, establishes a significant precedent for the entire region.
“We are extremely excited about our partners’ success,” commented Justinas Jazbutis. “The Brocēni cement plant, which accounts for a significant share of Latvia’s industrial CO₂ emissions, is now testing several post-combustion capture technologies — including solutions from Norway’s Capsol Technologies ASA — to identify the most effective path toward large-scale CO₂ reduction. SCHWENK’s ambition to capture up to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2030 and later on another 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ by sister company Akmenės cementas, sets a powerful precedent for the entire region.”
Paulius Kažukauskas added: “By piloting different capture technologies, SCHWENK Latvija is paving the way for large-scale CO₂ reduction. The CCS Baltic Consortium project, being developed by KN Energies, will ensure that once these technologies are ready for deployment, the region has a reliable CO₂ transportation and storage network in place — turning today’s pilots into tomorrow’s industrial decarbonisation solutions.”
KN Energies has congratulated SCHWENK Latvija and all partners involved for their leadership and vision, expressing anticipation for continued collaboration to make CCS a reality in the region. The pilot facility represents a crucial step forward in the Baltic states’ industrial decarbonisation efforts and demonstrates the potential for large-scale carbon capture implementation across the region’s heavy industry sector.
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