Heidelberg Materials has successfully captured, liquefied, and temporarily stored the first 1,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ at its cement facility in Brevik, Norway, marking a significant step forward in large-scale industrial decarbonisation through carbon capture and storage.
This early success of the Big Catch™ carbon capture plant demonstrates the viability of CCS at scale and is the result of a long-standing collaboration between Heidelberg Materials and SLB Capturi. The partnership began with pilot testing using a mobile test unit and progressed to the award of a major project contract as part of Longship, the Norwegian Government’s full-scale CCS value chain initiative.
The Brevik plant achieved mechanical completion in December 2024, and this initial CO₂ capture marks the beginning of its ramp-up phase toward a design capacity of 400,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ captured annually. Once fully operational, the facility will be capable of producing the world’s first carbon-captured cement, establishing a new benchmark for sustainability in the global cement industry.
Installation of the advanced carbon capture technology at the 100-year-old facility has been a highly complex undertaking, completed without disrupting daily cement production. This feat showcases the integration of next-generation environmental solutions within legacy industrial infrastructure.
Egil Fagerland, CEO of SLB Capturi, commented:
“This milestone is not just about technology; it is about collaboration, perseverance, and setting a new standard for industrial decarbonisation. I am grateful for the outstanding teamwork between Heidelberg Materials and SLB Capturi, and the strong execution support from Aker Solutions and local industry. Together, we are proving that large-scale decarbonisation is possible.”
With the carbon capture plant now in operation and the full CCS value chain, including transport and permanent storage, set to go live later this year, this project represents a crucial step toward a low-carbon future for one of the world’s most emissions-intensive industries.
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