Faced with a sharp increase in the Norwegian CO2 tax in coming years, the intermunicipal waste-to-energy plant located just north of downtown Kristiansand plans to build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissions.
“In 2030, we expect it will be more costly to release CO2 than to capture CO2. Thus, from a financial perspective, it makes sense to invest in carbon capture. Also, it is impossible to reach national and global climate goals without carbon capture,” says Benedichte Limmesand Hellestøl, Project Director Carbon Capture at Returkraft.
An investment decision is expected in 2027. The carbon capture facility could be operational by 2030.
A year ago, Hellestøl gave a presentation of the carbon capture plans during another NODE Eyde Women (NEW) event.
“We were keen on learning more about the progress and how Returkraft specifically works with carbon capture and sustainable solutions, and which technology choices have been made. It is inspiring to see a regional energy company is taking an active role in global climate work,” says Veronica Aasbø Frøland, Chair of the NEW Board of Directors.
For more than ten years, NODE Eyde Women (NEW) has played a pivotal role in recruiting and supporting women in two heavily male dominated industries.
“Having networks for the women of the industries is still important, even though a lot has changed over the years. We need an arena for competence building, for inspiration, and for creating a professional community across disciplines, roles and gender,” says Frøland.
