Aalborg Portland is now ready to capture CO2 from cement production

Tuesday 17 Jan 23
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After months of preparation, Aalborg Portland officially inaugurated a new pilot CO2 capture facility on Monday, the 5thof December 2022. The company, in collaboration with researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Chemical Engineering) and with support from the Danish Innovation Fund, will now gain valuable experience in capturing CO2 from cement production.

This is a significant milestone for the company. Cement is a vital building material used in everything from buildings to large infrastructure projects, and it is therefore crucial to make cement production more climate-friendly. CO2 capture will play a vital role in this process, as it is not possible to produce cement without releasing CO2.

 

DTU Chemical Engineering developed the mobile facility that is now installed at Aalborg Portland's largest cement kiln. The facility can capture up to 1 ton of CO2 per day and will be tested by Aalborg Portland until October 2023, as the basis for a full-scale facility.

 

- This project aims to develop new technology that will reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to a more climate-friendly cement production in Denmark. This is a unique opportunity to test this technology at a company that plays such a large role in the climate change agenda - Associate Professor Philip Loldrup Fosbøl

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