W?rtsil? contributes to maritime CCS value chain as part of LINCCS

The maritime industry is setting sail towards a greener future, and W?rtsil? is at the helm of this transformative journey. As a key partner in LINCCS (Linking Carbon Capture and Storage) W?rtsil? is making waves not only in the development of cutting-edge onboard carbon capture and storage technologies, but also in exploring, understanding and developing the value chain that underpins the carbon capture, and storage (CCS) process.

CCS is an essential tool for reducing CO2 emissions and limiting global temperature increases to below 1.5°C. However, the pace of CCS deployment depends on the wider value chain, posing a challenge to achieving a successful energy transition.

Building infrastructure to support CCS is not just a matter of advancing technology. Without the appropriate infrastructure to facilitate the technology’s deployment, we won’t be able to store carbon at anywhere near the scale to make an impact on maritime decarbonisation. This infrastructure encompasses everything from the capture of carbon emissions at the source to their safe transportation and secure storage underground.

Moreover, it's essential that we consider the economic aspects of CCS infrastructure. By creating a well-connected and efficient network, we can significantly reduce the overall costs associated with carbon capture and storage. This not only makes CCS more accessible for industries but also enhances its attractiveness as a viable solution to combat emissions.

Enter LINCCS, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at accelerating CCS deployment across the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The project brings together key industrial players spanning the entire CCS value chain, with two primary objectives:

1.???? Increasing the commercial adoption of large-scale, cost-effective CCS for energy-intensive industries in Europe.

2.???? Significantly reducing the overall cost of CCS by efficiently linking every stage of the CCS value chain, from carbon capture to storage.

LINCCS unites 13 influential actors operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, possessing the knowledge, financial backing, and operational capacity to fast-track climate solutions.

LINCCS has an ambitious goal: to reduce costs for new carbon storage facilities by a staggering 70%. This endeavour extends to advancing the development of carbon capture technologies across various sectors, with a special focus on maritime applications.

Leading this crucial work-stream within LINCCS is W?rtsil?, supported by the Sustainable Energy Catapult Center, Cognite, Aker Solutions, Total Energies, SINTEF Energy, and SINTEF Ocean. This collaborative effort is part of a broader initiative involving other partners such as AGR, OpenGoSim, Wintershall Dea, V?r Energi, AkerBP Equinor, all committed to advancing cross-industry CCS developments.

It builds on the work we are doing to develop, test and verify our Onboard CCS solution at our Moss engineering facility. Our involvement in LINCCS project draws upon our extensive expertise in exhaust gas abatement technology. This comprehensive knowledge allows us to support the entire infrastructure chain of carbon capture and storage, from capturing emissions to their final sequestration.

We believe that our prominent role in LINCCS represents a significant step forward in the maritime industry's journey toward sustainability. By leading the development of maritime CCS solutions and contributing our expertise, we are not only advancing in a technology, but also paving the way for a cleaner, greener future for the shipping sector. LINCCS, with its ambitious goals and powerful partnership, promises to be a game-changer in understanding and deciding how the wider CCS value chain needs to operate.