Andritz inks deal with MISC inks to develop maritime CCS solutions

The MoU also covers the execution of engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) of CCS systems for marine and land-based applications.

Andritz has extensive experience supplying wet and dry scrubber solutions to customers in the maritime sector, while it recently completed a first trial carbon capture and storage plant attached to a cement works in Germany.

The 25-metre high amine process based plant – the first of its kind in Germany – began operation in mid-September 2022 at the cement works operated by Rohrdorfer Cement in Germany. The plant will have a daily capacity of 2 tonnes of CO2. Some of the technological challenges addressed by the technology company, including the need to maximise the purity of the recovered carbon dioxide while ensuring the longevity of the solvent used in the process, are likely to be applicable to maritime applications.

The Rohrdorfer cement project is also investigating potential end-user markets for the recycled carbon dioxide, ranging from the fumigation of fruit or vegetables, use in the beverage industry or for further processing into basic chemicals.

MoUs to investigate wider CCS chain

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Andritz and MISC Berhad was signed on 18 January 2023. The agreement was accompanied by the signature of two other memoranda, in which MISC Berhad agreed to work together with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to explore opportunities on carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions in the maritime value chain.

MISC has agreed to collaborate with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to investigate business opportunities across the CCS value chain. This cooperation includes the identification of potential CCS hubs, as well as the assessment of the commercial and technical viability of CCS solutions.

Mitsui has previously identified CCS and maritime CO2 transportation as potential growth areas over the coming years. Mitsui is trying to develop approximately 15 million tonnes per annum of CCS capacity by 2035.

The agreement with SHI also covered the joint development of floating carbon dioxide (CO2) solutions to facilitate and support the optimisation of offshore CCS projects.

Commenting on the announcements, MISC’s President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Captain Rajalingam Subramaniam said, “Carbon capture and storage technologies as well as related infrastructure, are pivotal measures to support and accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon future. Strategic collaborations with global stakeholders have always been our approach, and we will continue forging partnerships in the development and commercialisation of the carbon capture and storage value chain. The MoUs reflect MISC’s ambition to define our role in a future that is being shaped by the energy transition and we are pleased to explore opportunities in this new venture with our partners. We would like to thank Mitsui & Co., Ltd., SHI and Andritz for this purposeful partnership.”