Heidelberg Materials North America has reached a significant milestone in its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Project, moving closer to selecting the technology and contractor for CO2 separation. This project aims to pioneer full-scale CCUS implementation within the cement sector.
MHI-LCSC, a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group, and Kiewit have secured a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the carbon capture technology. Leveraging MHI’s Advanced KM CDR Process™, developed jointly with The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., this technology utilizes the KS-21™ solvent.
Joerg Nixdorf, Vice President of Cement Operations, Northwest Region at Heidelberg Materials North America, expressed satisfaction with this progress, emphasizing the company’s commitment to delivering the first full-scale CCUS application in cement production. He highlighted the significance of this development in advancing towards a net-zero future.
Rob Medley, Vice President at Kiewit, commended Heidelberg Materials for their initiative in decarbonizing challenging industries through innovative carbon capture technology. He praised the company’s dedication to sustainability and its leadership in driving towards a greener future.
Kosuke Kasada, President of MHI-LCSC, expressed excitement about collaborating with Heidelberg Materials and Kiewit on this pioneering project. Recognizing Canada’s leadership in carbon capture and storage deployment, he emphasized the importance of partnerships and public policy in achieving decarbonization goals.
Heidelberg Materials North America aims to commission the world’s first full-scale net-zero cement plant in Edmonton by integrating CCUS technology into its existing facility. This initiative could potentially capture and store approximately 1 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, equivalent to removing 220,000 cars from the road. Pending finalization of federal and provincial funding agreements, the company anticipates making the final investment decision in 2024.
