Project Overview
Worley has been chosen to lead the engineering, procurement, and construction management for the UK's first full-scale carbon capture facility at Heidelberg Materials' cement plant in Padeswood, North Wales. This initiative is a significant step in the UK's efforts to decarbonize heavy industry.
Facility Details
The facility is designed to capture approximately 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiming to produce evoZero®, a near-zero carbon cement, at a commercial scale. Construction is set to begin this year, with the facility expected to be operational by 2029.
Partnerships and Technology
Worley will collaborate with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which is providing the carbon capture technology. This partnership follows the successful completion of the front-end engineering design study.
Economic Impact
The project is part of the HyNet carbon capture cluster and is expected to secure over 200 jobs, create around 50 new roles, and generate up to 500 jobs during construction, offering significant economic benefits to North Wales.
CO2 Storage
The captured CO2 will be compressed and transported via an underground pipeline for secure storage beneath the seabed in Liverpool Bay, contributing to the long-term resilience of UK industry and supporting the country's net zero ambitions.
