thyssenkrupp Calvion GmbH, engineering partner for industrial decarbonization, has entered into two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) together with TKMS, leading European supplier of system solutions for naval defense, and Heirloom Carbon Technologies, leading US-American DAC company, to advance large-scale carbon dioxide removal in Canada. The initiative is intended to support Canada’s ambition to become a leading exporter of clean technologies, while also creating high-quality jobs and strengthening Alberta’s industrial base.

The collaboration centers on combining Heirloom’s cost-efficient Direct Air Capture (DAC) approach, based on limestone, with thyssenkrupp Calvion’s expertise in industrial engineering, plant scale-up and system integration. In particular, Calvion contributes its capabilities in calcination, materials handling and large-scale plant delivery, complemented by CO₂ purification and compression technologies from across the thyssenkrupp group. The MoUs establish a framework for targeted investments in Alberta in line with Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy.

As part of the collaboration, thyssenkrupp Calvion is developing a next-generation Carbon Capture Calciner based on its oxyfuel expertise, supported by a concept for electrification-ready platforms from SaltX Technology, to enable efficient, scalable carbon removal and industrial decarbonization.

“Through TKMS, we are combining thyssenkrupp technologies to advance Direct Air Capture in Canada,” said Philip Glörfeld, Chief Sales Officer at thyssenkrupp Calvion. “From limestone calcination to CO₂ purification and compression, this collaboration with Heirloom builds scalable carbon removal infrastructure, while the resulting know-how will benefit decarbonization across other emissions-intensive industries globally.”

The partnership directly supports Canada’s ITB policy by ensuring that Canadian companies benefit from technology transfer, expertise, intellectual property access and capital investment. In addition, the collaboration aims to strengthen local value creation by enabling participation of Canadian suppliers across the value chain.

Heirloom Carbon Technologies contributes its expertise in accelerated mineral carbonation, a process that significantly enhances the natural absorption of CO₂ by minerals. This approach supports the establishment of a cost-effective and scalable carbon removal value chain in Alberta.

“Canada’s natural resource base, workforce and technical capacity are a compelling foundation for carbon removal research, development and large-scale deployment. The synergy of our partnership with thyssenkrupp Calvion lays the foundation for investments that remove carbon, produce low carbon fuels, create durable jobs, and cement Canada’s place in a decarbonizing global marketplace,” said Max Scholten, Head of Commercialization at Heirloom.

About thyssenkrupp Calvion
thyssenkrupp Calvion is a leading engineering partner for industrial decarbonization, delivering scalable solutions across four core fields: NextCement, Direct Air Capture (DAC), NextLime, and Phosphogypsum Recycling. Based on its flash calcination technology and extensive process experience, thyssenkrupp Calvion is able to serve a wide range of industrial markets and applications. With decades of process expertise and a strong track record in large-scale plant execution, the company supports emissions-intensive industries on their path toward a competitive low-carbon future. Driven by a strong innovation mindset and agile ways of working, thyssenkrupp Calvion transforms advanced process know-how into reliable, industrial-grade technologies that unlock new value streams. Its electrification-ready platforms and CO₂-focused solutions help customers reduce emissions quickly while strengthening long-term operational resilience.