How is SLB Revolutionising Energy Supply Chains?
SLB, formerly known as Schlumberger, is a dominant force in the energy technology sector.
As the world’s largest offshore drilling company and contractor by revenue, its reach extends across oil and gas exploration, production and processing.
The company’s influence is particularly evident in the supply chains that keep the industry running—from advanced drilling technology to integrated pipeline solutions that support hydrocarbon recovery.
Beyond fossil fuel extraction, SLB is making strides in carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration (CCUS), an area crucial to reducing industrial emissions.
The company provides end-to-end solutions that encompass capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) at the source and securely storing it underground.
“Our approach to carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration combines subsurface and surface solutions for an end-to-end partnership that provides a comprehensive solution for your carbon mitigation needs, managing the entire process from capturing CO₂ at the source to its permanent storage underground; essentially, a one-stop shop for all your CCUS requirements,” SLB states.
To drive its CCUS ambitions, SLB has joined forces with Aker Carbon Capture to form SLB Capturi.
Established in 2024, this joint venture brings together expertise from both companies, aiming to scale up carbon capture deployment across multiple industries.
The venture is not just focused on technology but also on strengthening supply chains that support the growing demand for carbon capture solutions.
SLB Capturi’s commitment to research and development ensures that industries have access to evolving carbon capture solutions. “Our mission at SLB Capturi is to deliver impact at scale with carbon capture as a critical pathway to net zero,” says Egil Fagerland, CEO of SLB Capturi.
“With our proven, cost-effective technologies and modular approach, we’re enabling industries to integrate carbon capture into their existing operations, driving significant carbon reduction and removal.”
The joint venture leverages more than two decades of experience and 60,000 operational hours, making it a major player in the CCUS supply chain. Its modular carbon capture technology allows industries to quickly deploy solutions at scale, addressing both current and future decarbonisation needs.
This capability is especially relevant in sectors like bioenergy, waste-to-energy and cement production, where SLB Capturi is actively constructing seven carbon capture plants.
Delivering carbon capture at scale with Just Catch
One of SLB Capturi’s key projects is the modular Just Catch carbon capture plant, which is set to make an impact at Twence’s waste-to-energy facility in the Netherlands.
The plant will capture up to 100,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually at Twence’s Hengelo site. Twence, a sustainable energy supplier, is working closely with SLB Capturi to integrate this technology into its operations.
“We are extremely proud of our collaboration with Twence to bring online the first modular carbon capture plant at a waste-to-energy facility,” Egil says.
“As pressure mounts for industrials to reduce emissions and meet net zero targets, access to affordable, effective carbon capture technologies is more important than ever. We look forward to continuing our mission to enable access to the capture technologies needed to achieve CO₂ emissions reduction impact at scale.”
SLB Capturi’s Just Catch system is designed to streamline the carbon capture process, reducing onsite installation time and costs. Its modular approach simplifies deployment, making it a more viable option compared to traditional carbon capture systems.
The CO₂ captured at the Twence facility will be repurposed for use in the horticulture and food and beverage industries, further strengthening circular economy supply chains.
Twence CEO Marc Kapteijn highlights the significance of the project: “We are excited to see the successful completion of our new carbon capture plant. This highly innovative and sustainable project was safely realised by a motivated and committed team and through intensive collaboration with SLB Capturi.
"In the spring, we will supply the first CO₂ to the greenhouse horticulture sector. We are convinced that this technology plays a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and realise our sustainability ambitions.”
By embedding carbon capture into supply chains across multiple industries, SLB and SLB Capturi are positioning themselves at the forefront of global decarbonisation efforts.
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