Heidelberg Materials announced engineering and sustainability leader WSP as the Owner’s Engineers for a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project at its Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, plant.
The new facility, which is slated to begin construction late next year, will be the cement industry’s first full-scale application of carbon capture. It is expected to capture more than 1 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.
“We are thrilled to partner with WSP as the Owner’s Engineers for the Edmonton CCUS project,” said Joerg Nixdorf, vice president of cement at Heidelberg Materials. “Their proven track record of delivering high-quality and sustainable engineering solutions aligns perfectly with our vision of driving decarbonization in the cement industry. Together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible and create a truly transformative project.”
The Edmonton CCUS project represents a key milestone in Heidelberg Materials’ commitment to substantially reducing the its carbon footprint. By partnering with WSP, a global leader in engineering and sustainability, the project is set to catalyze significant and historic change in the cement industry.
