Bluegreen has delivered an advanced piping system to Heidelberg's carbon capture facility in Brevik, including a 750-meter-long seawater pipeline extending to a depth of 90 meters, PE pipes underground, and double-walled PP pipes above ground. The "Langskip" project is a key part of Norway's initiative for sustainable carbon capture and storage.
The Norcem cement plant in Brevik has been selected as the location for the first full-scale CO2 capture facility, a project named "Langskip." Bluegreen has been engaged to deliver and install the package of non-metallic piping made from thermoplastic materials, including polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
Specifically, we have delivered and installed PE pipes for the transport of saltwater for cooling, as well as double-walled PP pipes within the process area to collect any potential leakage from the purification process. These pipes run both underground and above ground.
We also delivered a 750-meter-long seawater pipeline from the quay to a depth of 90 meters in the Eidangerfjord. This pipeline will transport seawater for cooling the CO2 capture facility. The carbon capture process involves cooling warm CO2 gas to a liquid state so it can be transported by ship and stored under the seabed. The naturally cold seawater plays a crucial role in this process.
In the opposite direction, we installed a 270-meter discharge pipeline down to a depth of 40 meters. This pipeline is equipped with a diffuser to disperse the warm water.
