Shipowner-developed onboard carbon capture system drives value creation

According to Damen Shipyards Group business development manager Rutger van Dam, the system’s ability to combine emissions reductions with the creation of a usable byproduct was a decisive factor.

“This technology provides an economically viable means to achieve immediate emissions reductions,” he said.

The collaboration aims to achieve CO2 reductions of up to 60% by refining the carbon capture system and addressing operational challenges such as onboard space and vessel efficiency.

Langh Tech commercial director Laura Langh-Lagerlöf highlighted the system’s dual functionality, stating it provides shipowners with an opportunity to reduce emissions while balancing operational costs.

She also noted the potential for the captured CO2 to contribute to biofuel and synthetic fuel production, supporting a circular economy.

The OCC system uses a sodium hydroxide solution to absorb CO2 from exhaust gases without the need for additional energy-intensive processes such as solvent regeneration or CO2 compression.

The resulting sodium carbonate can be easily handled and transported, making it suitable for use in industries such as glass and detergent manufacturing.

Langh Tech’s OCC technology offers a practical and adaptable approach to reducing emissions, with a focus on integrating smoothly into existing vessel infrastructure while offering potential economic benefits through the sale of the byproduct.

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