- Brevik CCS captures 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, equating to 50% of the plant's emissions.
- The facility is part of Norway's Longship project, with CO₂ transported by Northern Lights.
- First CO₂ injection into subsea reservoirs is scheduled for August.
- Heidelberg Materials recruited 30 employees for the carbon capture facility.
Inauguration of Brevik CCS
Heidelberg Materials has inaugurated Brevik CCS in Norway, marking the first industrial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in the cement industry. The event was attended by H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Energy Minister Terje Aasland, and over 320 guests.
Carbon Capture and Storage
Brevik CCS will capture approximately 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, which is 50% of the plant's emissions. The captured CO₂ will be liquefied and transported to an onshore terminal on Norway's west coast, then piped to permanent storage under the North Sea.
Part of Norway's Longship Project
The facility is a key component of Norway's Longship project, which aims to develop a full-scale value chain for carbon capture, transport, and storage. The Northern Lights initiative, a collaboration between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, handles the CO₂ transport and storage.
Operational Milestones
First CO₂ has been successfully captured, liquefied, and temporarily stored, with injection into subsea reservoirs scheduled for August. Heidelberg Materials has recruited 30 employees to operate the facility, integrating it into the existing cement plant without disrupting production.
Future Implications
Brevik CCS serves as a blueprint for future CCS projects worldwide, contributing to the scaling of carbon capture solutions in the industry. The project is part of a growing portfolio of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiatives by Heidelberg Materials.
