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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The KHD Group and Heidelberg Materials have signed a FEED contract to develop the planning of the new oxyfuel kiln at Heidelberg Materials’ plant in Geseke The FEED study for the kiln represents an important part of the overall planning of the project The oxyfuel kiln is a central component of the GeZero project Heidelberg Materials intends to transform its existing Geseke plant to become Germany’s first inland cement plant with a large-scale CCS solution The oxyfuel process plays a vital role in scalable carbon capture for the cement industry By replacing ambient air with recycled preheater off-gas and injecting pure oxygen low-nitrogen combustion environment that concentrates CO2 in the exhaust gas This process can achieve CO2 concentrations of 70% to 85% facilitating easier and more economical capture GeZero aims to capture around 0.7 million t of CO2 per year which will be purified and liquefied on-site before transport to the North Sea for permanent geological storage “We are thrilled to contribute to this groundbreaking project,” said Matthias Mersmann we have long recognized oxyfuel technology’s potential for cement decarbonization and are well-positioned to contribute to this important flagship project Providing the FEED contract for the new oxyfuel kiln is a crucial early phase establishing a strong foundation for the successful realisation of this landmark project.” Project Director GeZero at Heidelberg Materials: “GeZero is a crucial project for us It has the potential to transform the German cement industry and make a decisive contribution on our global path to Net Zero who not only recognises the relevance of this initiative but plays a key role in the success of the project through their expertise.” The plant planning is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 with construction scheduled to start in 2026 Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/19122024/khd-to-carry-out-a-feed-study-for-heidelberg-materials-gezero-ccs-project-at-geseke-cement-plant/ In the latest episode of the World Cement Podcast Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Dr Andrew Minson of the GCCA to discuss the ins and outs of the recently launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system Listen for free today » Backed by Clean Energy Ventures and Buzzi Unicem USA Queens Carbon will leverage funding to scale its energy-efficient cement production platform Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): This article has been tagged under the following: Already a member? 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Germany: Heidelberg Materials has started the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Study phase on the GeZero project at its Milke plant in Geseke The technical planning phase is being conducted by Fluor Corporation It will focus on the design and integration of the various systems into the overall technical concept which also includes a CO2 transport solution The technical planning is expected to be completed in mid-2025 with construction scheduled to start in 2026 Heidelberg Materials will rely on CO2 capture using state-of-the-art oxyfuel technology in combination with a CO2 cleaning and liquefaction plant a CO2 transport solution by rail is part of the planning until the necessary pipeline infrastructure is available a local CO2 storage hub is to be created as interim storage The electrical energy requirement for the operation of the plant is to be covered exclusively by renewable energies A new photovoltaic system in the vicinity of the factory premises will help to meet the needs.” The GeZero project is preparing to build a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) value chain for the Geseke cement plant It aims to capture 0.7Mt/yr of CO2 starting from 2029 The project is supported by the European Union Innovation Fund Heidelberg Materials and thyssenkrupp Polysius have signed a front-end engineering design contract for the plant design of the clinker production line of the GeZero CCS project The GeZero project in Geseke will be one of the first European cement plants capable of producing Net-Zero cement and clinker on a CCS (Carbon Capture and Stor-age) basis The planning includes a potential capture capacity of around 2000 t per day including the polysius® pure oxyfuel process The basic principle of the pure oxyfuel technology developed by thyssenkrupp Polysius is to separate CO2 from the exhaust gases of cement plants and prevent it from being released into the atmosphere pure oxygen is used in the combustion process instead of ambient air almost 100% of CO2 emissions from cement clinker production can be captured The separated process gas is then processed into high-purity CO2 and can be used as a feedstock in the chemical industry or as a raw material in other industries "The use of polysius® pure oxyfuel technology offers considerable potential for projects such as GeZero Taking the project in Geseke as an example up to 3.5% of the German cement industry's emissions could be saved," explains Miguel López Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp Decarbon Technologies "With an annual global cement production of more than four billion t we see enormous growth potential for our innovative technology and for Polysius." adds: "We are proud to be involved in this flagship project for one of the world's leading cement manufacturers It once again underlines the acceptance of the polysius® pure oxyfuel process developed by us as one of the most promising technologies for CO2 reduction in the construction industry." emphasises: "The planning phase is of great importance for our pioneering projects such as GeZero choosing the right partners is crucial to the success of the project A high level of commitment is required from everyone involved in order to keep to the demanding schedule We very much appreciate having Polysius at our side as a reliable partner in this important phase." Heidelberg Materials is focusing on CO2 capture using state-of-the-art oxyfuel technology in combination with a CO2 purification and liquefaction plant In order to pave the way for inland CCS plants a CO2 transportation solution by rail is part of the planning until the necessary pipeline infrastructure is available a local CO2 storage hub is to be built as an interim storage facility GeZero is supported by the EU Innovation Fund The EU Innovation Fund focuses on flagship projects with European added value that can lead to significant reductions in emissions Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09122024/thyssenkrupp-cooperates-with-heidelberg-materials-for-the-gezero-carbon-capture-project/ Variosystems has acquired Heicks Industrieelektronik GmbH a leading technology company specializing in electronic solutions for the aerospace sector and will fully integrate it into the Variosystems Group By taking over all customer activities and employees at Heicks' Geseke location Variosystems is enhancing its manufacturing expertise in surface treatment for electronic solutions and securing a local production site to better serve its German customers Geseke will serve as the headquarters for the newly established Variosystems Europe North customer organization ensuring comprehensive local support for German clients across the entire value chain of electronic solutions the site will be expanded into a technology center specializing in surface treatment for high-end applications in aerospace & defense as well as industrial & automation sectors Geseke will continue to function as a production facility for PCB assembly and device manufacturing for German customers Continuity and expansion of the existing portfolio The current service portfolio of Heicks Industrieelektronik GmbH will remain unchanged ensuring continued high-precision electronics manufacturing and surface sealing of electronic solutions particularly utilizing advanced Parylene coating technology customers will also gain access to Variosystems’ comprehensive service offerings covering the entire lifecycle of electronic solutions—from development and industrialization to manufacturing and life-cycle management "The combination of Heicks' technological expertise with our global footprint allows us to support our customers even more effectively and innovation," explains Stephan Sonderegger Leadership continuity and succession planning founder and managing director of Heicks Industrieelektronik GmbH will continue in his role and oversee the integration process A structured succession plan will be implemented over the next 18 months to ensure a seamless transition and the long-term stability of the Geseke site "I am pleased to have found in Variosystems a future-oriented company with a strong values-based culture to drive the continued development of the Geseke location I am confident that our combined strengths will create added value for our customers providing access to an expanded range of services while ensuring stability and continuity," says Rudolf Heicks With the establishment of Variosystems Europe North the company reaffirms its commitment to supporting German businesses with comprehensive electronics development and manufacturing services Geseke plays a key role in this effort—not only by maintaining existing services but also by advancing new technologies and innovative solutions for demanding industries such as aerospace and medical technology This strategic partnership also aligns with Variosystems’ global expansion strategy "By combining local expertise and service with our global network we create a competitive advantage that delivers direct and long-term benefits for our customers," adds Sonderegger has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract with Heidelberg Materials for its GeZero project to integrate an industrial-scale carbon capture and storage solution into its cement production facility in Geseke While construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 Fluor will deal with design integration of several decarbonization technologies at the cement production facility based on second generation advanced Oxyfuel technology aims to capture 700,000 metric tons of CO₂ annually the CO₂ will be transported to offshore storage sites in the North Sea through pipeline or ship to be stored permanently and safely “GeZero is a flagship project for the decarbonization strategy of Heidelberg Materials and Fluor is excited to assist with this pioneering technology,” said Mike Alexander Group President of Fluor’s Energy Solutions business “Carbon capture and permanent storage is crucial in meeting sustainability goals.” The concrete and cement industries are in the midst of an accelerating decarbonization movement globally which recently signed a memorandum of understanding with low-carbon cement developer Sublime Systems to purchase the environmental attribute certificates generated at the company’s cement production plants New Jersey-based startup Queens Carbon received a $14.5 million federal grant to finance its efforts at piloting a new low-temperature zero carbon dioxide technology in partnership with a commercial cement producer California-based Furno Materials also announced a $20 million grant to develop a modular cement plant, Project Oz, that will demonstrate a model for low carbon cement production Concrete producer Ozinga will utilize Furno’s advanced kiln technology at the project in Illinois Cement production is one of the most carbon-intensive manufacturing sectors accounting for about 9% of global human CO2 emissions Rod Walton is senior editor for EnergyTech.com He has spent 14 years covering the energy industry as a newspaper and trade journalist Walton formerly was energy writer and business editor at the Tulsa World he spent six years covering the electricity power sector for Pennwell and Clarion Events He joined Endeavor and EnergyTech in November 2021 He can be reached at [email protected] EnergyTech is focused on the mission critical and large-scale energy users and their sustainability and resiliency goals These include the commercial and industrial sectors Many large-scale energy users such as Fortune 500 companies and mission-critical users such as military bases shifting their energy priorities to reach net-zero carbon goals within the coming decades These include plans for renewable energy power purchase agreements but also on-site resiliency projects such as microgrids digitalization and building efficiency upgrades Fluor Corporation have signed a Front-end Engineering and Design (FEED) contract with Heidelberg Materials for its GeZero project to integrate an industrial-scale carbon capture and storage solution into its cement production facility in Geseke Germany.Fluor will recognise the undisclosed contract value in the fourth quarter of 2024 “GeZero is a flagship project for the decarbonisation strategy of Heidelberg Materials and Fluor is excited to assist with this pioneering technology,” said Mike Alexander Fluor will be responsible for design integration of several decarbonisation technologies at the Geseke cement production facility Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/05122024/fluor-awarded-contract-for-front-end-engineering-and-design-of-carbon-capture-and-storage-solution-at-heidelberg-materials-facility-in-germany/ EU Innovation Fund backs Heidelberg Materials’ GeZero project with €191 million grant  one of the world’s largest funding programmes for innovative low-carbon technologies will support Heidelberg Materials with €191 million to develop a unique carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain at the German Geseke cement plant The funding complements substantial investments by the company Following the successful conclusion of the grant agreement the project will officially be launched on 1 January 2024 with Geseke is set to become the first German cement plant to produce carbon-captured net-zero cement and clinker ‘The successful grant agreement demonstrates the relevance of GeZero for the decarbonization of our sector and the trust that European authorities place in our approach,’ said Dr Nicola Kimm chief sustainability officer and member of the managing board of Heidelberg Materials ‘We just recently introduced our evoZero brand the world’s first carbon-captured net-zero cement on the market The product will initially be offered through our Brevik CCS project in Norway Once other capture projects such as GeZero start operations these plants will also be able to deliver net-zero cement and clinker to customers significantly speeding up the decarbonization of our industry.’ and Deputy Prime Minister of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia said: ‘About one-third of German cement production is located in North Rhine-Westphalia delighted that the first carbon-free cement plant in Geseke in the district of Soest is a flagship project for a sustainable and climate-neutral future in the cement industry ‘GeZero shows how climate protection through new technologies and processes can also be achieved in energy-intensive industries The project represents a decisive step towards future-proof cement production and the transition to a net-zero industry in North Rhine-Westphalia In addition to the construction of the capture facility and a new oxyfuel kiln GeZero’s unique approach includes a CO2 transport solution via train to bridge the gap until the necessary pipeline infrastructure is available and scaled to capture around 700,000 tonnes of CO2 annually The CO2 will be transported to Wintershall Dea’s CO2 hub to be safely stored in the North Sea Construction of the facility will start in 2026 we walk the talk and pave the way for CCUS in Germany,’ said Christian Knell Heidelberg Materials’ general manager for Germany ‘GeZero will complement our global project portfolio with a truly unique approach We are developing a promising novel solution for inland cement sites with the intention to inspire industry peers and other emission-intensive sectors to follow.’ The EU Innovation Fund focuses on flagship projects with European value added that can bring significant emission reductions In response to its third call for large-scale projects the European Commission received 239 applications of which 37 were selected for funding and have signed the Grant Agreement Heidelberg Materials’ ANRAV project in Bulgaria received backing by the EU Innovation Fund The project aims to establish the first full-chain carbon capture and storage (CCUS) facility in Eastern Europe with a capture capacity of about 800,000 tonnes of CO2 per year starting from 2028 jobs events and articles direct to your inbox Subscribe Here Agg-Net is the ‘go-to’ website for key decision makers within the aggregates and recycling industries market reports and industry features provide an independent and informed voice for the industry Agg-Net is the official digital partner for Hillhead providing unrivalled coverage of our June event 7 Regent StreetNottinghamNG1 5BSUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)115 941 1315 Germany: Heidelberg Materials has begun work on the GeZero project at its Milke plant in Geseke The €500 million project will implement carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to prevent the release of CO₂ instead capturing and storing it under the North Sea the project has secured €191m in funding from the EU with Heidelberg Materials covering the remaining amount The company anticipates completing the plant conversion by 2029 with interim CO₂ transport via rail and potential future pipeline connections around 700,000t/yr of CO₂ is currently produced by the plant There had been potential changes in project partnerships due to the sale of BASF subsidiary Wintershall Dea which was to provide the transport and storage solutions plant manager Steffen Gajewski expects that planning for the conversion of the plant will be completed in 2025 when the new oxyfuel kilns to capture the CO₂ will be ordered and installed Heidelberg Materials has confirmed details about its French sale Heidelberg Materials has revealed the EU Innovation Fund will turbocharge its plans for a fully decarbonised cement plant in Germany which is one of the world’s largest for low-carbon technology will invest €191 million ($311m AUD) to develop the project at Heidelberg Material’s German Geseke cement plant The plant will produce carbon captured net-zero cement and clinker with the help of the funding which became active on January 1 following the successful grant agreement Chief sustainability officer and member of the managing board of Heidelberg Materials Dr Nicola Kimm said the successful agreement was a major milestone “(It) demonstrates the relevance of GeZero for the decarbonisation of our sector and the trust that European authorities place in our approach,” she said “We just recently introduced our evoZero brand the world’s first carbon captured net-zero cement on the market significantly speeding up the decarbonisation of our industry.”  Deputy Prime Minister of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia Mona Neubaur said the project was a boost for the German region “About one third of the German cement production is located in North Rhine-Westphalia We are therefore delighted that the first carbon-free cement plant in Geseke in the district of Soest is a flagship project for a sustainable and climate-neutral future in the cement industry,” she said “GeZero shows how climate protection through new technologies and processes can also be achieved in energy-intensive industries The project represents a decisive step towards a future-proof cement production and the transition to a net-zero industry in North Rhine-Westphalia The EU Innovation Fund focuses on flagship projects with European value added that can bring significant emission reductions. In response to its third call for large-scale projects, the European Commission had received 239 applications while 37 were selected for funding. Last year, Heidelberg Materials’ Bulgaria site was chosen by the fund.   we walk the talk and pave the way for CCUS in Germany,” Christian Knell general manager for Germany of Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials Australia has announced the re-opening of its new Geelong Concrete Plant   The company publicly revealed the re-opening.. Holcim Australia has launched a new concrete plant which will service customers in Melbourne’s northern area Regional Group is on the look out for new employees to join its growing operations with hands-on roles in a.. All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Germany: Fluor has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract with Heidelberg Materials for its GeZero project to integrate an industrial-scale CO₂ capture and storage solution into its cement production facility in Geseke Fluor will recognise the undisclosed contract value in the fourth quarter of 2024 It will be responsible for design integration of several decarbonisation technologies at the Geseke cement production facility Heidelberg Materials’ GeZero project aims to capture and store 700,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually  HEIDELBERG Materials have announced their GeZero carbon capture and storage (CCS) project will fully decarbonize cement production at the company’s Geseke plant in North Rhine-Westphalia The first-of-its-kind project will showcase an entire CCS value chain solution for an inland location and aims to capture 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually from 2029 Heidelberg Materials have also confirmed the EU Innovation Fund – one of the world’s largest funding programmes for innovative low-carbon technologies – has chosen the pioneering GeZero CCS project for grant agreement preparation we will once again show how Heidelberg Materials’ pioneering spirit is paving the way for the decarbonization of our industry,’ said Dr Dominik von Achten chief executive officer of Heidelberg Materials ‘We will be the first to realize a full CCS chain for the capture and permanent storage of all CO₂ emissions from an inland location in Germany.’  GeZero’s unique approach will model a solution for inland sites that are not near the coast or a waterway The project will implement a transportation solution to bridge the gap until the necessary pipeline infrastructure is available and scaled to capture around 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually As the CCS facility captures emissions from biomass substituting fossil fuels Geseke will be one of the first European cement plants able to produce fully decarbonized cement and clinker the GeZero project will bring a new second-generation oxyfuel kiln and rail loading and interim storage facilities Electrical energy demand will be met by innovative renewable technologies including the development of a new photovoltaic plant on site Project partner Wintershall Dea will be responsible for the permanent storage of the carbon emissions the CO₂ will be transported to Wintershall Dea’s distribution hub in Wilhelmshaven where it will be subsequently transported via ship/pipeline to offshore storage sites in the North Sea general manager Germany of Heidelberg Materials commented: ‘This project sets an important milestone for the cement industry and for effective carbon management in Germany We are now counting on the tailwind of Germany’s future carbon management strategy and the regulatory framework to come.’ one of the world’s largest funding programmes for innovative low-carbon technologies will support Heidelberg Materials with €191 million to develop a unique CCS value chain at the German Geseke cement plant Following the successful conclusion of the Grant Agreement Geseke is set to become the first German cement plant that will produce carbon captured net-zero cement and clinker “The successful Grant Agreement demonstrates the relevance of GeZero for the decarbonisation of our sector and the trust that European authorities place in our approach” Chief Sustainability Officer and Member of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials “We just recently introduced our evoZero brand the world's first carbon captured net-zero cement on the market significantly speeding up the decarbonisation of our industry.” Climate Action and Energy and Deputy Prime Minister of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia: “About one third of the German cement production is located in North Rhine-Westphalia We are therefore delighted that the first carbon-free cement plant in Geseke in the district of Soest is a flagship project for a sustainable and climate-neutral future in the cement industry GeZero shows how climate protection through new technologies and processes can also be achieved in energy-intensive industries GeZero’s unique approach includes a CO2 transport solution via train to bridge the gap until the necessary pipeline infrastructure will be available and is scaled to capture around 700 000 t of CO2 annually The CO2 will be transported to Wintershall Dea’s CO2 hub to be safely stored in the North Sea we walk the talk and pave the way for CCUS in Germany” General Manager Germany of Heidelberg Materials “GeZero will complement our global project portfolio with a truly unique approach with the intention to inspire industry peers and other emission-intensive sectors to follow.” the European Commission had received 239 applications 37 were selected for funding and have signed the Grant Agreement Heidelberg Materials’ ANRAV projects in Bulgaria received backing by the EU Innovation Fund already last year The project aims to establish the first full-chain CCUS facility in Eastern Europe with a capture capacity of about 800 000 tpy CO2 starting from 2028 Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/18122023/first-fully-decarbonised-cement-plant-in-germany/