The arrival of the Clipper Eris , the world’s first ship equipped with a large-scale onboard carbon capture and storage system ( OCCS ). This project was developed by Solvang ASA in collaboration with Wärtsilä, MAN Energy Solutions and SINTEF , and aims to reduce CO₂ emissions from maritime transport by up to 70%.
The first ship with carbon capture to reduce emissions
The OCCS works by cleaning exhaust gases and storing the captured CO₂ in deck tanks for later use or geological sequestration. Over the past few months, the Clipper Eris has been undergoing a dry-dock modernization in Singapore, where it received the installation of this technology. It is expected to set sail in early February to begin pilot testing.
[post_relacionado]Solvang ASA CEO Edvin Endresen mentioned that the success of this technology will depend on CO₂ offloading infrastructure and clear global regulations. He also highlights the need for incentives and sanctions to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies in shipping. “ Onboard carbon capture combined with existing cleaning technology is an important shortcut to decarbonizing the world’s deepwater fleet .” He stated.
Wärtsilä Marine President Roger Holm underlines the importance of collaboration between companies to advance the decarbonisation of the sector. Meanwhile, Enova , the Norwegian government agency, has provided financial support to the project.
The shipping industry is responsible for approximately 3% of global carbon emissions , which has prompted the search for solutions such as the OCCS . The International Maritime Organization ( IMO ) has implemented regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
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