Carbon Centric Opens Norway's First Carbon Capture Facility
- The Rakkestad facility captures approximately 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
- The project was developed with partners including Østfold Energi, Enova, Shell, and Technip Energies.
- Carbon Centric plans a BECCS project in Kirkenær to capture 32,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ annually by 2028.
Facility Overview
Carbon Centric has launched Norway's first operational carbon capture plant outside the Longship programme, located in Rakkestad. This facility is among the first globally to operate at a waste-to-energy plant, capturing CO₂ from Østfold Energi’s operations.
Inauguration Event
The opening ceremony was led by Carbon Centric’s co-founders, Fredrik Häger and Kenneth Juul, and included speeches from State Secretary Astrid Bergmål and the French Ambassador to Norway, Florence Robine. The event attracted national and international partners, highlighting the interest in scalable carbon capture solutions.
Technical Details
The Rakkestad facility captures approximately 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, converting it into recycled, food-grade liquid CO₂ for industrial use. This project demonstrates the feasibility of implementing industrial carbon capture projects swiftly, from investment decision to operation.
Collaborative Efforts
The project was realized through collaboration with Østfold Energi, Enova, and various industrial and financial partners, including Obligo, Vardar AS, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Technip Energies, KANFA, SLÅTTLAND, DNB, and KODE15.
Future Plans
Carbon Centric is planning a BECCS project in Kirkenær, in partnership with Solør Bioenergi, aiming to capture approximately 32,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ annually. The project is expected to start delivering carbon removal certificates by 2028.
Source: Carbon Centric