The Brevik plant will capture 400,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually—equivalent to approximately 440,000 short tons—from the cement production process using amine-based post-combustion carbon capture. This figure represents nearly 50% of the plant’s direct process emissions.
Captured CO₂ is liquefied onsite and transported by custom-built CO₂ ships to the Northern Lights storage hub in Øygarden. There, it will be permanently injected into geological formations 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) beneath the seabed, making it one of the deepest storage projects associated with industrial operations.
The Brevik facility is a cornerstone of Longship, a Norwegian government initiative that integrates capture, transport, and storage infrastructure for CCS. Operated in collaboration with Northern Lights, a joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, the project sets a precedent for cross-sectoral partnerships in climate technology deployment.
“Brevik CCS is a powerful example of how businesses and government can work hand in hand to pave the way for a more sustainable future,” said Minister Aasland. “This form of collaboration can foster innovation and kick-start the development of nascent markets for climate technology.”
Heidelberg Materials plans to use the Brevik facility as a model for deploying similar CCS technologies at other plants worldwide. The experience will be instrumental in scaling its evoZero carbon-neutral cement, now commercially viable thanks to operational CCS.
“This is a historic milestone and tectonic shift in the built environment,” said Dr. Dominik von Achten. “Above all, it is a testament to what can be accomplished when exceptional minds with a shared vision and strong determination come together.”
Already, the Brevik CCS facility has captured, liquefied, and temporarily stored its first volumes of CO₂. The first subsea injection is scheduled for August 2025, marking a new era in low-carbon cement production.
With cement production responsible for 7–8% of global CO₂ emissions, Brevik CCS represents a pivotal innovation. Thousands of international visitors have already toured the facility, seeking insights into its engineering and operational processes.
“This is not just a technical masterpiece, but a concrete example of industrial leadership on climate issues,” said Giv Brantenberg, General Manager of Heidelberg Materials Northern Europe.
