Valmet and Linde power up electrified CO2 capture push for pulp, paper industry

The goal is to deliver scalable, electrically powered CO₂ capture systems tailored for real-world pulp and paper operations

Valmet and Linde have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating electrically driven carbon capture for one of the hardest-to-abate industrial sectors: pulp and paper.

The partnership brings together Linde’s HISORP CC carbon capture technology with Valmet’s deep process expertise and mill-wide integration capabilities. The goal is to deliver scalable, electrically powered CO₂ capture systems tailored for real-world pulp and paper operations.

At the core of the joint solution is a shift away from traditional steam-based capture systems. Instead, the approach relies on electrification, enabling efficient CO₂ separation without thermal energy inputs—an important advantage for mills that lack surplus heat or are transitioning toward fully electrified operations.

“Electrification is becoming a key enabler for industrial decarbonization, and carbon capture solutions must evolve accordingly,” says Tobias Keller, Executive Director Adsorption & Membrane Plants, Linde Engineering.

“With HISORP, we provide an electrically driven CO₂ capture technology that avoids the need for steam and allows customers to leverage renewable electricity. Partnering with Valmet ensures that this technology is effectively integrated at mill level, helping pulp and paper producers achieve significant emission reductions.”

Valmet emphasizes that the real challenge is not just capture technology—but integration into complex mill environments where uptime, efficiency, and process stability are critical.

“Pulp and paper mills offer unique opportunities for carbon capture, but successful implementation requires deep process knowledge and reliable integration at the mill level,” says Lari-Matti Kuvaja, Director, Environmental Solutions, Pulp, Energy and Circularity, Valmet.

“Our collaboration with Linde combines electrically driven CO₂ separation with Valmet’s expertise in flue gas conditioning and mill-wide integration, supporting our customers on their path toward lower emissions and carbon-neutral production.”

The company’s position the solution as a practical pathway for industrial decarbonization—especially as electrification, renewable power availability, and tightening emissions targets reshape investment priorities across heavy industry.