Brevik CCS – world's first carbon-capture facility in the cement industry

Brevik CCS is Heidelberg Materials' most advanced CCS project. It is part of the Norwegian government's Longship programme, which aims to demonstrate the capture, transport and safe storage of CO₂ from industrial sources. The official opening of the CCS-facility was on 17-18 June 2025, and it has been in operation since the summer of 2025.

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.

In 2025 we have started to produce and supply evoZero from Brevik. evoZero is the world's first CCS cement, enabling near-zero concrete without compromising on strength and quality. Read more about evoZero below.

Video from the plant opening 18 June 2025

Two men in suits shake hands in the center, standing in front of a plaque and a window overlooking a greenery-lined bridge. On the left, a man in business attire claps, while on the right, a man in high-visibility workwear also claps. The event appears formal, celebrating a milestone or achievement.

Opening of Brevik CCS

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1 December 2025
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1 October 2025
CO₂ storage operational – cement products soon to hit the market

29 August 2025

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Step by step towards the goal

In December 2020, the Norwegian Parliament approved the Longship project. A key part of the programme was the Heidelberg Materials Brevik cement plant. The demonstration plant in Brevik is partly funded by the state and Heidelberg Materials. Initial work started in January 2021.

The first major process equipment arrived in May 2022. The installation of the CCS plant is a meticulous operation, as the CCS plant has to be integrated into the regular cement plant without disrupting the ongoing cement production.

The carbon capture plant became integrated into the existing cement plant in 2023. Testing and commissioning started in summer 2023. In December 2024, the facility reached mechanical completion, and in spring 2025, we are working on final adjustments and start-up of the various parts of the plant.

How it started

In 2005, Heidelberg Materials Sement Norge (then called Norcem) began cautiously discussing the idea of carbon capture at a cement plant. At the time, the idea was considered unrealistic. But after several years of research, development and cooperation the project was ready to be launched in 2020.

In the video on the right you can see how we introduced the idea to the world.