Paebbl launches world-first CO₂ mineralization plant
Paebbl launches the world's first continuous CO₂ mineralization plant in Rotterdam, aiming to store 500 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Published on April 18, 2025
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In Rotterdam, Paebbl has launched the first-ever continuous CO₂ mineralisation demonstration plant. The Dutch-Scandinavian company is working on carbon-storing concrete. This facility is expected to store up to 500 tonnes of CO₂ annually, accelerating the process that naturally takes centuries to mere hours.
Paebbl is pioneering the acceleration of the natural mineralization process, which typically takes centuries, by inventing a technology that accomplishes this transformation in under an hour. This innovative method captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It converts it into a mineral-like substance that can substitute for cement, a material responsible for a significant portion of global CO₂ emissions. The inert mineral product is enriched with silica and serves as an industrial filler, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials.
Technological milestones and ambitions
The newly operational demo plant in Rotterdam marks a significant milestone for Paebbl, as it is the first of its kind to operate continuously. This facility scales up production twentyfold from their previous efforts, demonstrating how the company plans to understand and improve maintenance and technology through real-time operational insights.
Utilizing a €2.2 million grant from the Dutch Ministry and investments from major players like Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, Paebbl's advancements are aligned with the broader goals of commercial scalability.
Climate impact
Paebbl's demo plant is a stepping stone towards commercial-scale operations planned by 2028. They aim to enhance their footprint across the Benelux and Nordic regions, shipping materials to early adopters. The pilot plant’s output is anticipated to reach 100 tonnes of carbon-storing materials annually, pointing towards a future of greener construction practices. This step aligns with Paebbl's broader mission of decarbonizing the built environment, which currently accounts for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions.
“Reaching this milestone in record time shows how deeply our team and partners believe in the urgency and promise of building with CO2 as an input. With this plant, we’re one step closer to high-performance materials and climate impact going hand in hand, on a scale that really matters,” said Andreas Saari, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Paebbl.
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