Mercer International Inc. announced the commencement of a carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture demonstration unit at Mercer Peace River pulp mill.
The pilot project aims to evaluate Svante's solid sorbent carbon capture technology on biogenic CO₂ emissions from the mill's recovery boiler flue gas.
The demonstration is expected to provide critical data for future engineering phases and long-term planning.
Purpose of the Pilot Project
To evaluate carbon capture technology on biogenic CO₂ emissions.
Importance of Demonstration
Critical step for assessing future scale-up and decarbonization potential.
Future Opportunities
Dependent on results of the demonstration and other economic factors.
- The demonstration unit will help Mercer International Inc. assess carbon capture performance in their operating environment.
- Data gathered will inform future planning for decarbonization across pulp operations.
- Potential for commercial-scale carbon capture in the wider pulp and paper industry based on technology testing at operating pulp mill.
The successful operation of the demonstration unit marks a significant milestone in Mercer International Inc.'s sustainability efforts and paves the way for potential future carbon capture projects in the industry.