Heidelberg Materials Sement Norge set in place a 220t absorber unit at its Brevik cement plant on late August 2023.
“The absorber is in many ways the heart of the carbon capture process, because its where the flue gases are separated”, said Tor Gautestad, Operational Manager for Brevik (Carbon Capture and Storage).
Last week the Absorber measuring 100 meter was lifted into place in two complex crane-lifts. The unit weighs approx 280 tons combined.
The unit will form part of the upcoming 400,000t/yr carbon capture and storage (CCS) installation at the site. It expects to complete the installation of the absorber unit within two weeks of its placement. In September 2023, Heidelberg Materials Sement Norge will proceed to install the system’s 100m-high absorber stack.
“The ongoing lifting-operation we’re conducting these days are both symbolical and important. Now everyone can see with their own eyes what we’ve been working so hard on. The lifting operations has been planned for many months and years, and it is very complex task where many partners are involved, which makes communication and collaboration keys for success”, said Gautestad
