- Bouman Industries and Conoship International collaborate.
- SBCC systems claim to reduce shipboard CO₂ emissions.
- Collaborative efforts focus on evaluating various facets of CCUS chains.
Bouman Industries and Conoship International collaborate to establish Carobotreat Maritime. Focus on building ship-based carbon capture (SBCC) systems for maritime applications, reports Offshore Energy.
Mission and Goals
Carbotreat Maritime aims to help shipowners reduce CO₂ emissions in both newbuild and existing vessels. Targeting coastal ships smaller than 10,000 kW for SBCC system implementation.
Accelerating the decarbonization of the maritime sector in the coming decades.
EverLoNG Project Background
Conoship International and Carbotreat, a subsidiary of Bouman Industries, have been EverLoNG project partners since 2021. EverLoNG project focuses on demonstrating SBCC use on LNG-fueled ships and moving closer to market readiness.
Technology and Benefits
SBCC systems claim to reduce shipboard CO₂ emissions by up to 95%. Captured CO₂ can be cooled and stored on board, offering potential reuse.
Collaboration with TNO and Bouman Industries enables large-scale carbon capture and storage plants on ships.
EverLoNG Project Milestones
Installation of SBCC prototype on TotalEnergies’ LNG carrier in 2023. Goal to capture ten tonnes of CO₂ during a 3000-hour test campaign.
Equipment transitioned to Heerema’s LNG-powered Sleipnir crane ship after the initial trial.
Cost-Effectiveness Targets
An ambitious goal is to reduce expenses for CO2 capture and on-board storage below 100 €/ton by 2025 (1st of a kind). Further cost efficiency target of 50 €/ton for subsequent implementations.
Collaborative Effort and Project Participants
Involvement of 18 companies in the EverLoNG project, including TNO, VDL Carbon Capture, TotalEnergies, Heerema Marine Contractors, and others.
Collaborative efforts focus on evaluating various facets of CCUS chains and assessing the impact on ships’ infrastructure, stability, and safety.
Technical Viability and Importance
Ensuring the technical viability of SBCC technology is of paramount importance.
Rigorous assessments are underway for off-loading, transportation, storage, and potential utilization of captured CO₂.
Future Environmental Impact
Wilco van Wijck, CEO at Bouman Industries, states that Carbotreat Maritime aims to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping by more than 75% in the short term, aiming for 100% in the future.
Conclusion
The Carobotreat Maritime joint venture, stemming from the EverLoNG project, signifies a significant step towards achieving practical solutions for lowering CO₂ emissions in the maritime industry. The collaboration between Bouman Industries and Conoship International demonstrates a commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the shipping sector.
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Source: offshore energy
