In a significant step towards sustainability, Capsol Technologies has entered a cooperation agreement with Holcim Group, a leader in sustainable building solutions, to implement a carbon capture demonstration at a cement plant in southern Germany. This initiative marks the launch of the CapsolGo® carbon capture technology, designed to support Holcim's ambitious climate goals.
Philipp Staggat, Chief Product Officer of Capsol Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "This marks a significant milestone for Capsol Technologies as we initiate the demonstration of our CapsolEoP® technology at a Holcim cement plant. We are eager to collaborate closely with Holcim showcasing our capability to contribute to their ambitious climate targets."
Holcim, which operates in around 60 countries and employs over 60,000 individuals, aims to produce 8 million tons of fully decarbonized cement annually by 2030. Their sustainability strategy includes net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative for 2030 and 2050.
Dieter Schillo, Plant Manager of Holcim (Süddeutschland) GmbH, highlighted the importance of the partnership, saying, "This cooperation with Capsol Technologies reflects our commitment to identifying and deploying the most suitable carbon capture technologies for reducing emissions." The CapsolEoP® unit's design, which requires no external steam supply and has low energy consumption, makes it particularly appealing for implementation at the Dotternhausen plant.
Should the demonstration campaign prove successful, Holcim Group plans to consider scaling up Capsol's technology across various cement plants. The CapsolGo® demonstration campaign will be delivered as a turnkey solution, including testing and validation services to provide essential data on the technology's efficacy.
The delivery of the CapsolGo® unit is expected in Q2 2025, with testing scheduled to begin in late Q2 2025, and the project will last four months.