EU Launches Strategy to Drive Demand for Clean Products, Decarbonize Industry
The European Commission has just unveiled their long awaited ‘Clean Industrial Deal’ outlining a series of measures aimed at accelerating decarbonization while supporting manufacturing in Europe, and addressing key challenges including climate change, industrial competitiveness and dependency on critical raw materials.
SLB Capturi and Aker Solutions win contract to deliver carbon capture solution for Hafslund Celsio
SLB Capturi and Aker Solutions have been awarded a contract by Hafslund Celsio to deliver a carbon capture solution at its waste-to-energy plant in Oslo, as part of Norway’s Longship CCS project. The project will include a carbon capture plant, liquefaction system, temporary storage, and a ship loading facility to transport CO2 to the Northern Lights storage site. Using SLB Capturi’s modular Just Catch™ 400 unit, the project aims to capture 350,000 metric tons of CO2 annually while optimizing costs and space. Expected to be operational by Q3 2029, the initiative marks a major step in Norway’s industrial decarbonisation efforts.
Proposed investment aid to spur German industry decarbonisation
Germany is taking steps to address its economic and climate challenges with a proposed 10% state aid premium. Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck has proposed this ‘Germany Fund’ to financially support transformative projects, stating that; “Climate-neutral modernisation, a new investment dynamic and a sustainable industry require massive investments,”
The proposal has received mixed reactions. With Germany facing economic stagnation and high energy costs, this plan could be pivotal for aligning economic resilience with climate action.
EU Launches Strategy to Drive Demand for Clean Products, Decarbonize Industry
LanzaTec has announced plans to develop a commercial-scale CCU facility in Norway, in partnership with Eramet. The plant is expected to begin operations in 2028 and will use LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology to produce ethanol and Eramet will supply furnace gas as feedstock to the facility.
If feasible, the next phase of the project could see CCS technology integrated into the CCU infrastructure. This integration is expected to establish a first-of-a-kind, integrated facility that drives leading-edge carbon abatement metrics.
