February 18, 2025 – CCU International (CCUI) and Caox International have announced a strategic partnership to advance Carbon Capture and Mineralization (CCM) technology for industrial decarbonization. The collaboration focuses on transforming captured carbon dioxide into marketable minerals, providing a sustainable solution for industrial emissions reduction.
Key Partnership Benefits:
- Reduces carbon emissions through innovative circular carbon recycling
- Eliminates transportation and geological storage costs
- Generates marketable minerals from captured CO2
- Projected to save industrial clients six-figure annual costs
- Expected to generate £150 million in joint revenue over 10 years
- Enhances industrial sustainability without compromising productivity
- Reduces carbon footprint while creating new revenue streams
Industrial Applications and Timeline
The partnership targets high-emission industries including:
- Waste-to-energy facilities
- Paper manufacturing
- Cement production
- Steel manufacturing
- Energy sector
The companies plan to launch their first commercial-scale operation by 2028, focusing initially on demonstration projects with existing customers in these sectors. The phased implementation strategy includes pilot programs starting in Q3 2025, followed by scaled deployments across multiple industrial sites.
Technology Innovation
The partnership combines CCUI’s advanced carbon capture systems with Caox’s mineralization expertise to create a comprehensive solution for industrial emissions. This integrated approach:
- Captures CO2 directly from industrial processes
- Converts emissions into stable mineral compounds
- Creates valuable products for construction and manufacturing
- Reduces dependency on geological storage
- Minimizes transportation requirements
- Implements real-time monitoring and optimization
- Ensures compliance with emerging carbon regulations
Leadership Perspectives
“This partnership provides a circular carbon solution for companies to capture and re-use carbon without geological storage and transportation,” said Beena Sharma, CEO of CCUI International. “Our waste-to-energy clients have already expressed strong interest in the cost savings potential.”
Ole Jacob Sandal, CEO of Caox, emphasized how the partnership challenges traditional carbon capture cost models: “We’re transforming carbon capture from a cost burden into a sustainable business opportunity.”
Market Impact and Environmental Benefits
The collaboration is expected to significantly impact industrial decarbonization efforts by:
- Reducing annual industrial carbon emissions by up to 500,000 tonnes per facility
- Creating new markets for mineralized carbon products
- Supporting industrial compliance with increasing environmental regulations
- Accelerating the transition to circular carbon economy
- Providing cost-effective solutions for hard-to-abate sectors
Investment Support
Caox operates within the Valinor investment portfolio, which specializes in sustainable ventures. Jarle Veshovde, Investment Director at Valinor, confirmed the alignment with their climate innovation goals: “This partnership combines essential technology and expertise to revolutionize industrial carbon emission management.”
Future Expansion Plans
The partnership has outlined an ambitious growth strategy that includes:
- Expanding into additional industrial sectors by 2026
- Developing new mineral product applications
- Establishing regional technology hubs
- Creating standardized implementation frameworks
- Building a global network of industrial partners
About CCU International
Founded in 2022, CCUI has established itself as a leader in carbon capture technology, earning international recognition and awards for its innovative solutions. The company’s technology portfolio includes proprietary capture systems, advanced process integration, and sophisticated monitoring capabilities.
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