Our CCS-products

Through dedicated innovation and technology development, the world's first large-scale carbon dioxide capture (CCS) plant in the cement industry is now in use in Brevik, Norway.

As a result, Heidelberg Materials can now offer cement and concrete products with almost all CO2 emissions removed from the production process. This makes it possible to build with concrete with near zero emissions.

We offer two two levels: evoZero with near-zero climate impact and evoBuild Carbon-capturedwith 49% lower climate impact

The cement is the same. The carbon dioxide is gone.

evoZero is not a new type of cement. It is the same tried-and-tested cement you are familiar with – but the carbon dioxide from its production is captured at source in Brevik and permanently stored beneath the seabed in the North Sea. The result is a high-performance cement with a near-zero climate impact, without you having to change a single step in how you work with it.

CCS is not carbon offsetting. It is the physical, verifiable and permanent removal of CO₂ – and it forms the basis for both evoZero and evoBuild Carbon-captured.

evoZero: near-zero climate impact

Maximum climate ambition for those who want to go all the way. The same high-performance cement for concrete with demanding requirements – but now with a carbon footprint that matches your ambitions.

evoBuild Carbon-captured: 49% lower climate impact

The benefits of CCS technology in a cement with full project linkage and P-EPD – ready for immediate use in procurement and environmental reporting.

We can help you choose the right solution. Let's get in touch.

Arvid Stjernberg

Commercial Director Northern Europe

John Sunde

Project Manager Northern Europe

Lilleakerveien 2A
0283 Oslo
Norge

Four reasons to use evoZero

Enables near-zero-emission concrete – evoZero is exactly the same cement product as before, with the sole (significant) difference being that the carbon dioxide has been physically captured at the factory for permanent storage. It therefore places no burden on either the environment or the cement product, meaning you can produce concrete with near-zero emissions.
Same high performance – As the cement product is the same as before, there is no impact on performance or strength; these parameters are just as good as before.
You can use traditional construction methods – For those casting with evoZero, no adjustments are needed, such as longer drying times or heating in winter, which may currently be required when using a high proportion of alternative binders. This means cost savings on site and greater reliability in the process.
Strengthens your sustainability profile – You will stand out as a leader in climate-conscious construction and can use this in your own marketing. You are taking responsibility, and it shows.

FAQ about CCS

What is CCS and what is the purpose of it: CCS, Carbon Capture and Storage is a concept where you physically capture CO2 and store it permanently, so it is not emitted to the atmosphere. There are several technologies that falls under this concept, and many are under development. Some technologies, however, has been in use for many years and has proven their capabilities.
In Brevik we are building a post combustion capture process called liquid amine, which will capture CO2 from our flue gas.
How can CCS help fight climate change?: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is one of the few technological solutions that can contribute to a significant reduction in emissions from industrial operations based on coal or gas power, keeping CO2 out of the atmosphere that would otherwise worsen climate change.
What can CCS be used for?: Some industries, like the cement industry, is so-called hard-to-abate. That means for instance you cannot electrify the process or that it does not exist readily available processes that can be implemented to cut the emissions. For many of these industries CCS will be crucial for the decarbonising.
How important is CCS for reaching the goals of the Paris agreement?: The Paris Agreement central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the agreement aims to strengthen the ability of countries to deal with the impacts of climate change. Without CCS, both th IPCC and IEA point out that reaching these goals will be way more difficult and expensive.
Is it safe to store CO2 below sea-level?: It is absolutely safe to store large amounts of CO₂ on the Norwegian continental shelf. Equinor has thorough experience from storing CO2 in the North Sea. CO2 is injected into deep underground rock formations, usually at depths of one kilometre or more. This has been done at both the Sleipner-field (1 mill tons CO2 annually since 1996) and the Snow White-field (appr 700.000 tons CO2 annually since 2007). Surveillance programs show that there is no CO2-leakage from the storing.

Why CCS?

The cement industry emits around 7 % of the total CO2 emissions. While significant reductions have been achieved through alternative fuels and materials, further steps are necessary to meet climate targets.

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a process designed to capture CO2 and store it securely, preventing it to release into the atmosphere.

The Brevik CCS-project is part of this effort, focusing on implementing proven and emerging technologies to help the cement industry reach its climate goals, and aiming for a more sustainable cosntruction sector.

One giant leap