- Norway aims to fund at least one full-scale carbon capture plant operational by 2022.
- Norcem's plant will capture 400,000 tons of CO2 annually, with studies completing by September.
- FEED work will continue until mid-2018, with an investment decision by early 2019.
- Aker Solutions' new solvent reduces costs and energy demand for carbon capture.
Government Funding and Goals
Norcem and Yara are among three companies competing for Norwegian government funding to build and operate full-scale carbon capture plants. The government aims to fund at least one plant, operational by 2022.
Aker Solutions' Role
Aker Solutions has been selected by both Norcem and Yara for their carbon capture technology. The company has previously conducted extensive testing with a pilot capture plant at Norcem's Brevik factory, leading to promising results.
Project Details
The Norcem study will design a carbon capture plant integrated with the cement factory, capable of capturing 400,000 tons of CO2 annually. The Yara study will focus on capturing CO2 from reformer flue gas, including liquefaction. Both studies are set to be completed by September this year.
Future Phases
Norway's Gassnova has announced the start of these concept studies as part of a broader goal to establish a complete carbon capture and storage (CCS) chain by 2022. The next phase involves front-end engineering design (FEED) work until mid-2018, with an investment decision expected in the first half of 2019.
Technological Advancements
Since 2008, Aker Solutions has developed and qualified improved carbon capture technology, investing heavily in R&D, testing, and operations. The company has experience from various international projects and now offers carbon capture plants with lower costs and energy demands, using a new non-corrosive, environmentally-friendly solvent.
