FIRST OF A KIND CCUS PROJECT
LanzaTech Porsgrunn
LanzaTech is developing a first-of-a-kind integrated Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (“CCUS”) facility in Porsgrunn, Norway with our CCUS partner Eramet. The plant will produce ethanol from carbon emissions and is expected to begin operations in 2029.
The project represents an important step toward creating a circular carbon economy while bringing new jobs to the Porsgrunn community.
24,000
Tonnes Annual Production Capacity of Recycled Carbon Ethanol
2029
Expected Date to Begin Operations
On the Ground in Norway
Are you a Neighbor?
ARE YOU A NEIGHBOR TO LANZATECH PORSGRUNN? Er du nabo til LanzaTech Porsgrunn?
We would love to hear from you!
Vi vil gjerne høre fra deg!
LanzaTech Porsgrunn at a Glance
- Located in Herøya Industry Park
- First commercial carbon recycling plant of its kind in Norway
- 24 kilotons total capacity of recycled carbon ethanol
- Partnership with Eramet Norway using furnace gas from their manganese alloy smelter
- Front End Engineering (FEED) Phase with Fluor
- Planned modular build offsite to minimize construction impact
- Environmental Impact Assessment with SWECO
- Minimal Water & Power Use
- No increase in noise levels on average in Herøya Industrial Park
- 20-30 Permanent Jobs
- 300-400 Peak Construction Jobs
Site Map
A two part project…
2029
Carbon Capture & Utilization – making recycled carbon ethanol from carbon emissions
2030
Carbon Capture & Sequestration – securing leftover emissions from the biofermentation process to treat & store permanently underground
