SLB Capturi–CO280 Pilot Marks Milestone for Carbon Capture in U.S. Paper Sector

Published on: November 25, 2025•3 min read

by KnowESG

SLB Capturi and CO280 complete carbon capture pilot at a U.S. paper mill, marking a key milestone.

Takeaways

SLB Capturi and CO280 have successfully validated an amine-based carbon capture pilot in the U.S. paper industry, achieving a 95% capture rate.
The pilot proved the feasibility of capturing biogenic CO2 at scale, demonstrating readiness for commercial deployment.
The results could accelerate industrial adoption of carbon capture solutions across energy-intensive sectors.

SLB Capturi and CO280 have announced the successful completion of a carbon capture pilot at a paper mill on the U.S. Gulf Coast, marking a significant milestone for decarbonization in the paper industry. The project tested a liquid amine solution to capture biogenic CO2 directly from recovery boiler emissions, a key challenge for energy-intensive manufacturing sectors.

The pilot took place in the third quarter of 2024, during which SLB Capturi installed a mobile test unit, or MTU, at the site. According to both companies, the unit ran continuously for more than 4,000 hours, proving durability and operational stability. The system achieved a 95% carbon capture efficiency, a result the companies described as highly promising for large-scale adoption.

With a nominal processing capacity of three tons of CO2 per day, the pilot unit enabled testing of essential performance metrics. These included the measurement of remaining emissions after the absorber stage and analysis of solvent durability over extended use. The pilot also confirmed that the flue gas pretreatment system, designed to optimize the emissions before capture, performed as expected.

Egil Fagerland, CEO of SLB Capturi, said the results show that technical barriers for industrial-scale implementation in the paper industry have now been removed. He emphasized that the performance achieved in real-world conditions demonstrates readiness for broader rollout.

CO280 also highlighted the importance of validating carbon capture in processes involving CO2 of biological origin. The company said the success of this initiative opens new mitigation pathways for hard-to-abate sectors such as pulp and paper, cement, and chemicals.

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The collaboration between SLB Capturi and CO280 signals that amine-based carbon capture solutions are increasingly mature and commercially viable for today’s industrial facilities. As companies seek ways to reduce emissions and align with increasingly stringent climate policies, such pilots could accelerate the deployment of large-scale systems across the United States and globally.

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Source: INSPENET