Aramco, a global leader in energy and chemicals, has announced a collaboration with Carbon Clean. The partnership also includes SAMSUNG E&A to demonstrate advanced carbon capture technology.
The initiative will focus on deploying Carbon Clean’s innovative CycloneCC technology. This technology aims to capture CO2 from natural gas turbine exhaust streams, which contain approximately 4% CO2.
A Compact and Cost-Effective Solution
The CycloneCC technology features a modular unit with a 50% smaller footprint than conventional carbon capture systems.
If successful, this technology is expected to reduce the overall installed cost of carbon capture by up to 50%, without compromising on performance.
CycloneCC is designed to maintain high efficiency even at low CO2 concentrations, making it a promising solution for industries with limited space.
Industry Leaders Share Their Vision
Ali A. Al-Meshari, Aramco’s Senior Vice President of Technology Oversight and Coordination stated, “I am excited about this collaboration with Carbon Clean and Samsung to demonstrate this promising new technology in one of our facilities. If successful, this demonstration will pave the way for wider deployment in the Kingdom and beyond.”
Aniruddha Sharma, Chair and CEO of Carbon Clean highlighted, “Aramco and Samsung Ventures are investors in Carbon Clean, so we’re proud to deepen our relationship through this collaboration. This first-of-a-kind deployment capturing very low concentrations of CO2 marks a key milestone in scaling up and commercializing CycloneCC.”
Cheon Hong Park, Executive Vice President and Head of SAMSUNG E&A’s Sustainable Solutions Division, said, “We are thrilled to support Aramco. We are also excited to collaborate with Carbon Clean in achieving their carbon-reduction goals. This project aligns with our mission to deliver innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact. We hope that the successful execution of this demonstration will contribute to Aramco’s broader carbon reduction ambitions.”
Engineering and Construction by SAMSUNG E&A
SAMSUNG E&A will be responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the plant. The team will install the CycloneCC unit on the exhaust gas stack of the sales gas compressor turbine. It will provide valuable data on performance under real-world operating conditions.
How CycloneCC Works
CycloneCC’s ability to perform efficiently at low CO2 concentrations is made possible by two advanced process technologies: rotating packed beds (RPBs) and Carbon Clean’s proprietary APBS-CDRMax solvent.
These innovations work together to deliver high-performance carbon capture, even in challenging industrial environments.
As per the press release, this promising technology holds great potential. Aramco, Carbon Clean, and Samsung E&A aim to reduce carbon emissions significantly. They aim to promote sustainable energy practices across industries.
