Brevik CCS reaches mechanical completion

On December 1, Heidelberg Materials reached a major milestone with the mechanical completion of the carbon capture facility at the Brevik CCS project. The next step is a testing phase before the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Pride in progress

At a gathering at the plant today, Giv K. Brantenberg, General Manager of Heidelberg Materials Northern Europe, expressed satisfaction with the project's progress and pride in the achievement.
"We have worked for over four years on the construction of the facility. More than 1.2 million work hours have been dedicated to this pioneering project, involving collaboration with approximately 250 companies," said Brantenberg. He emphasized that the critical testing phase still lies ahead.

A significant project beyond Norway’s borders

Brantenberg highlighted the essential collaboration between private industry and public authorities, which has been key to the project's success.

"The significance of this project will be immense, both nationally and internationally. It demonstrates that industries like ours can decarbonize themselves and their products."

EvoZero: Representing the Future

The Brevik plant will be the first in the world to offer carbon-captured cement on a large scale, available to European customers. Even before the facility is fully operational, there has been substantial interest in the end product.
The product, EvoZero, has already been ordered by several developers with ambitious sustanability goals. Deliveries to the first customers will begin in 2025, enabling them to build in concrete with net-zero emissions.

Energy Minister Aasland praises the effort

On Monday, Heidelberg Materials gathered everyone who worked on the project. Keynote speaker at the event, attended by around 250 project team members, was Energy Minister Terje Aasland.

Aasland emphasized the project's importance and the team's contribution.

"The work you have done here in Brevik is immensely important. By capturing and storing carbon, we are taking a major step toward reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. This facility is a symbol of hope and a model for future projects, showing that with determination and collaboration, we can tackle the challenges of climate change. Projects like this are crucial for securing industrial jobs for many years to come," said Energy Minister Terje Aasland.