Aker Carbon Capture awarded pre-FEED from Statkraft in Norway

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Aker Carbon Capture secures pre-FEED for Statkraft's Heimdal waste-to-energy plant to capture 220,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiming to reduce up to 25% of Trondheim municipality's CO2 emissions. The collaboration supports Norway's climate goals, with Aker maintaining a strong position in the waste-to-energy sector.

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• Aker Carbon Capture awarded pre-FEED for capturing 220,000 tonnes of CO2 per year at Statkraft's Heimdal waste-to-energy plant.
• Collaboration aims to reduce up to 25% of Trondheim municipality's CO2 emissions, supporting Norway's climate goals.
• Aker Carbon Capture to provide CO2 capture, compression, purification, liquefaction, and storage services at the Heimdal plant.
• Previous full FEED awarded by Hafslund Oslo Celsio for carbon capture project at Klemetsrud waste-to-energy facility in Oslo.
• Aker's modularized Just Catch 400 unit to capture up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2 annually at the Klemetsrud plant.
• Waste-to-energy facilities crucial for Norway's journey towards net zero, with district heating reducing electricity demand and CO2 emissions.
• Statkraft part of 'CCS Midt-Norge' industry cluster for CO2 capture and storage in central Norway.

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OSLO, Norway, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture has been awarded a pre-FEED for Statkraft's Heimdal waste-to-energy plant for capturing 220.000 tonnes of CO2 per year. By capturing and permanently storing these emissions, it is possible to reduce up to 25% of Trondheim municipality's CO₂ emissions. 

The pre-FEED covers CO2 capture, compression, purification, liquefaction, and temporary storage of CO2 at the Heimdal waste-to-energy plant. From Heimdal, the liquid CO2 will be transported by truck to an export terminal with subsequent ship transport to permanent storage.

"We are excited to extend our collaboration with Statkraft. The decarbonization of the waste-to-energy industry is crucial in achieving Norway's ambitious climate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030," said Jon Christopher Knudsen, Chief Commercial Officer at Aker Carbon Capture. "By leveraging our product portfolio and ongoing projects, we maintain a robust position within the waste-to-energy sector," Knudsen continued.

In 2023, Aker Carbon Capture was awarded a full FEED by Hafslund Oslo Celsio, the largest supplier of district heating in Norway, to develop carbon capture at their waste-to-energy facility at Klemetsrud in Oslo, Norway. The project will be delivered based on Aker Carbon Capture's modularized Just Catch 400 unit, with a design capacity to capture up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Treating waste in a modern incineration plant is the most climate-efficient way of final treatment when the waste has no other utility value. However, waste incineration emits large volumes of CO2. District heating from Statkraft's waste-to-energy plant at Heimdal provides more than 30% of the Trondheim municipality's heating demand. District heating reduces the amount of electricity needed, making more electricity available for other purposes. Together with the direct carbon reduction and removal when these emissions are captured, waste-to-energy facilities serve as an important part of Norway's journey towards net zero. 

Project Manager Bjørn Hølaas in Statkraft finds it exciting that Aker Carbon Capture is one of the three selected contractors who will carry out pre-FEED studies for CO2 reduction and removal from our waste incineration plants in Trondheim. Statkraft looks forward to continuing the good dialogue with Aker Carbon Capture, and not least studying the report from Aker when it is completed in the autumn.

Statkraft is also a member of 'CCS Midt-Norge', an industry cluster for CO2 capture and storage in central Norway, representing about 1.5 million tonnes of annual CO2 emissions. The cluster is expected to lead to an increased understanding, progress and potential economies of scale related to the realization of CCS in the region.

Media contact:
Marianne Stigset, mob: +47 41 18 84 82, email: marianne.stigset@akerhorizons.com

Investor contacts:
David Phillips, mob: +44 7710 568279, email: david.phillips@akercarboncapture.com

Statkraft contact: 
Jørgen Nordahl, mob +47 99 23 38 12, email: jorgen.nordahl@statkraft.com

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Aker Carbon Capture's pre-FEED for Statkraft's Heimdal waste-to-energy plant?

Aker Carbon Capture aims to capture and store 220,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, reducing up to 25% of Trondheim municipality's CO2 emissions.

What project was Aker Carbon Capture awarded in 2023 by Hafslund Oslo Celsio?

Aker Carbon Capture was awarded a full FEED to develop carbon capture at the Klemetsrud waste-to-energy facility in Oslo.

How much CO2 can Aker's Just Catch 400 unit capture per year?

Aker's Just Catch 400 unit has a design capacity to capture up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2 annually at the Klemetsrud plant.

What role do waste-to-energy facilities play in Norway's journey towards net zero?

Waste-to-energy facilities, like the Heimdal plant, reduce CO2 emissions and electricity demand, supporting Norway's climate goals.

What industry cluster is Statkraft part of for CO2 capture and storage in central Norway?

Statkraft is a member of 'CCS Midt-Norge', an industry cluster focusing on CO2 capture and storage in central Norway.