Norway’s New Direct Air Capture Plant Will Remove 500,000 Tonnes of CO2 Annually
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📰 The quick summary: A large-scale direct air capture project is being developed in Norway through a partnership between Phlair and Carbon Removal, aiming to remove up to 500,000 tonnes of CO2 annually once fully operational.
📈 One key stat: The new DAC+S plant in Norway will initially remove 60,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, scaling to 500,000 tonnes per year at full capacity, significantly advancing carbon removal infrastructure in Europe.
💬 One key quote: «DAC can pay for itself,» Harvey Hodd, Rivan Industries CEO
1️⃣ The big picture: Climate tech innovator Phlair and Carbon Removal’s subsidiary NorDAC are joining forces to build a large-scale direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) facility in Norway. The plant will be strategically located next to the Northern Lights terminal, where captured carbon dioxide will be processed and injected underground for permanent storage. This collaboration leverages Phlair’s novel hydrogen-looping electrolyzer technology that captures carbon without intensive energy requirements. The project represents a major step forward in scaling direct air capture technology in Europe with practical integration into existing carbon storage infrastructure.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This project marks a significant advancement in carbon removal technology deployment at commercial scale. Phlair’s all-electric DAC system doesn’t rely on heating, making it more energy-efficient and cost-effective than conventional methods. The technology can adjust to power source fluctuations, enabling it to run continuously during peak renewable energy generation and store capture liquid for later use, essentially acting like a battery. The strategic location next to the Northern Lights CO2 terminal creates a complete carbon removal value chain from capture to permanent storage. Most importantly, this project demonstrates that DAC technology can operate in sync with power grids, potentially solving one of the biggest challenges in scaling carbon removal.
3️⃣ What’s next: In Phase 1, the plant will remove 60,000 tonnes of CO2 annually before scaling to its full capacity of 500,000 tonnes per year in Phase 2. Phlair will handle the engineering, installation, and ongoing system support, while NorDAC manages overall project development and infrastructure needs. Throughout the contract period, Carbon Removal will be Phlair’s exclusive DAC customer in Norway, ensuring stable project development.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – Phlair And Carbon Removal Unite On Pioneering Large-Scale DACS Project In Norway
