LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway
- The facility will produce 24 kilotons of ethanol annually, starting in 2028.
- Eramet will supply furnace gas but not finance the project.
- Brookfield Asset Management has first refusal rights for financing.
- A feasibility study will determine CCS integration.
Project Overview
LanzaTech plans to develop a commercial-scale Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) facility at Herøya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn, Norway. The plant will produce ethanol using furnace gas from Eramet's Porsgrunn Manganese Alloys smelter, with operations expected to begin in 2028. Eramet will supply the gas but will not participate in financing.
Technology and Production
The facility will utilize LanzaTech's proprietary fermentation technology to convert carbon-rich gases into ethanol, with a maximum production capacity of 24 kilotons per annum. The ethanol will be marketed through LanzaTech's existing sales channels, targeting markets such as chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel.
Future Developments
The project includes plans to integrate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology in a second phase, pending feasibility studies. This integration aims to enhance carbon abatement metrics by combining CCU and CCS technologies, potentially reducing operating and capital costs.
Partnerships and Financing
The project's Front-end Engineering Design (FEED) phase was completed with Fluor Corporation, and Sweco Group is providing sustainability expertise. Brookfield Asset Management holds the right of first refusal for financing, with a Final Investment Decision expected within six months.
Environmental Impact
The collaboration aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from Eramet's smelter, contributing to Eramet's goal of a 40% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. The project supports Norway's leadership in CCUS deployment and will create jobs in the Grenland region.