The CEO of Enagás, Arturo Gonzalo, and the CEO of Heidelberg Materials Hispania, Jesús Ortiz, have signed an agreement to jointly develop a decarbonization project focused on the capture, transport, liquefaction, and subsequent permanent storage or use of CO2.

Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Heidelberg Materials will develop CO2 capture technologies at its facilities in northern Spain. Enagás, on the other hand, will study solutions for the transport, liquefaction, storage, and ship loading of CO2 at its regasification terminals.

Enagás CEO Arturo Gonzalo emphasized that “this agreement will allow Enagás to continue advancing, with an industrial leader like Heidelberg Materials, in our joint commitment to reducing the carbon footprint and playing a key role in achieving decarbonization goals in Spain and Europe.”

Gonzalo also highlighted that “the development of more effective sustainable CO2 management technologies is essential to successfully decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors.”

In the words of Heidelberg Materials Hispania CEO Jesús Ortiz, “At Heidelberg Materials Hispania, drawing on the expertise and global leadership of our group, we want to contribute to the transformation of the construction materials sector in Spain. We offer our customers sustainable products and solutions tailored to their needs and sustainability goals, including 100% carbon-free products, thanks to CO2 capture. I trust that the path we have started will serve as a reference and incentive for moving towards a sustainable construction model committed to carbon neutrality and a circular economy in Spain.”

According to the agreement, the two companies will develop a feasibility study, technical design of CO2 capture and transport infrastructure, quality specifications, and an economic study.

The reduction of CO2 emissions and its transportation is gaining increasing interest. In the results of Enagás’ non-binding Call For Interest process, presented on the Second Hydrogen Day in January 2024, a total of 37 companies were identified as interested in CO2 capture—aiming to reduce 10.4 million tons per year (Mt/a)—and 53 companies were interested in having infrastructure for its transport and storage.