- Fluor signed a FEED contract for a carbon capture project at a cement facility in Germany.
- The project aims to capture 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually using advanced Oxyfuel technology.
- Construction is set to begin in 2026, with commissioning planned for 2029.
- Captured CO₂ will be stored offshore in the North Sea.
Project Overview
Fluor Corporation has secured a Front-end Engineering and Design (FEED) contract for the GeZero project at Heidelberg Materials' cement production facility in Geseke, Germany. This initiative aims to integrate an industrial-scale carbon capture and storage solution, marking a significant step in the facility's decarbonization efforts.
Technology and Goals
The project will utilize state-of-the-art second generation advanced Oxyfuel technology to capture approximately 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The captured carbon will be transported to offshore storage sites in the North Sea, either by pipeline or ship, ensuring permanent and safe storage.
Timeline
Construction for the carbon capture and storage solution is scheduled to commence in 2026, with the commissioning of the project expected three years later, in 2029. Fluor will oversee the design integration of various decarbonization technologies at the Geseke facility.
Strategic Importance
This project is a key component of Heidelberg Materials' broader decarbonization strategy, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions from its cement production processes. The successful implementation of this project could serve as a model for similar initiatives in the industry, contributing to global sustainability goals.
