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Technology group W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has announced that its breakthrough carbon capture solution (CCS) is now commercially available to the global maritime industry, delivering a step-change in shipping\u2019s decarbonisation journey.<\/p>\n
According to W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s tests, the new \u2018W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Carbon capture solution\u2019 is proven to reduce vessel CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent, providing ship owners with an immediate solution to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations.<\/p>\n
The ability to capture CO2 from ship exhaust systems will have a major impact on the industry\u2019s efforts to reduce GHG emissions, taking into account the International Maritime Organization\u2019s (IMO) 2050 reduction target.<\/p>\n
H\u00e5kan Agnevall, President and CEO of W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 comments: \u201cCCS is a game-changer for the maritime industry, and we are already seeing huge interest in the market for this solution. Ahead of shipping\u2019s net-zero targets, this new technology complements the industry\u2019s ongoing efforts to dramatically reduce emissions from vessels and prevent stranded assets.\u201d<\/p>\n
The launch follows the successful installation of the world\u2019s first comprehensive, full-scale solution onboard Solvang ASA\u2019s Clipper Eris, where the technology captures emissions from all exhaust gas sources. Earlier this year, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 installed its CCS technology onboard the 21,000 m3 ethylene carrier for full scale testing and optimisation.<\/p>\n
The solution, which has been in operation since the Clipper Eris set sail from Singapore in February 2025, will support Solvang ASA\u2019s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable maritime operations.<\/p>\n
Solvang\u2019s Clipper Eris ship was already equipped with a broad range of W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 products, including exhaust scrubbers, making it an ideal candidate for the project. Separately, for newbuild vessels currently under construction, Solvang has worked closely with W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4, and other partners, to ensure these ships are CCS-ready.<\/p>\n
This includes CCS-ready scrubber systems, as the engines will operate on HFO, as well as necessary space reservation and utility requirements.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the shipping sector continues to explore options for lessening its environmental impact, CCS provides a significant shortcut for achieving meaningful sustainability,\u201d says Edvin Endresen, CEO of Solvang ASA. \u201cSolvang has been at the forefront of advocating for, and adapting to, new technologies such as CCS for our deep-sea fleet. As one of the more promising solutions for marine decarbonisation, it was important for us to team up with an experienced and trusted partner such as W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 and we are excited at the potential its CCS offering will bring to our business.\u201d<\/p>\n
W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has been actively developing this technology since 2019 and currently operates a research centre and test facility in Moss, Norway capturing 10 tonnes of CO2 per day from a W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 marine engine.<\/p>\n
These tests, which are now supported by the full scale-installation onboard Clipper Eris, have proven that the new CCS has the capability to reduce a vessel\u2019s CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 also estimates its CCS would have a carbon capture cost of Eur50-Eur70\/mtCO2 ($54-$76\/mtCO2), inclusive of capital and operating costs.<\/p>\n
Agnevall continues, \u201cCollaboration has been key here. To achieve this significant advance in maritime emissions control it is important to be able to cooperate with like-minded partners such as Solvang ASA. We congratulate them for their vision and support in bringing CCS to their fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n
W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 offers different scalable CCS sizes and configurations to suit various vessel types and operator needs, both on newbuildings and retrofits. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s CCS can be applied to the exhaust from any carbon-based fuel \u2013 such as HFO, methanol, LNG and MGO \u2013 and is designed to work alongside other emission reduction technologies, including SOx scrubbers, NOx reduction systems, and particulate matter filters. As part of W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s broader portfolio, CCS can be integrated with other decarbonisation technologies and services.<\/p>\n
W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s years of experience in SOx scrubbing and installing technologies that tackle pollutants at the point of exhaust, makes the company uniquely positioned to pioneer maritime applications for CCS, and further unlock decarbonisation benefits for owners and operators.<\/p>\n