LONDON, UK: SigmaRoc plc is happy to announce that it will set up its first carbon seize facility in Q1 2023 with the aim to seize all kiln course of emissions by 2030, well forward of its 2040 Net-Zero targets.
SigmaRoc and Aqualung have signed an settlement that will allow for the set up of a carbon seize membrane technology solution throughout all its operational kilns following preliminary set up at one kiln.
The technology is modular, examined and scalable, permitting for a phased and systematic roll-out throughout the Group’s operations. In parallel, the events will work on the entire carbon chain that features the capture, sequestration and alternative makes use of or commercialisation of the captured CO2.
The Group thereby estimates that it will be able to considerably bring forward its Net-Zero targets as soon as full roll-out has commenced.
Lime kiln emissions are typically cleaner than different industrial applications and are extra appropriate to carbon capture, particularly with regards to footprint and sizing. Aqualung’s solution makes use of a compact patented membrane technology which can be scaled by merely increasing the variety of units to seize the entirety of course of emissions from any kilns.
The technology permits for a relatively simple, low energy solution that mitigates the dangers and complexity related to absorbents, their regeneration processes and hazardous wastes. The technology is neither new nor untested giving each events the required assurances that it has a excessive chance of success when utilized throughout an entire kiln network.
Construction will commence in Q1 2023 and the full unit will be pre-fabricated and shipped on-site to Scandinavia with plug-and-play integration to the plant. Commissioning and start-up are scheduled for April 2023. Once operational the Group will finalise the broader roll-out plan which is estimated to be accomplished by Q3 2023. Full Group roll-out can then be launched.
Max Vermorken, CEO of SigmaRoc, commented: “Our partnership with Aqualung is an thrilling subsequent step for the Group and the fruit of many months of diligent work by Aqualung, and our technical groups within the UK and at Nordkalk. It demonstrates that capturing all course of emissions is possible, with existing technology and at industrial scale. Once we roll this out throughout the Group, I believe we will be industry main when it involves our Carbon Capture strategy, demonstrating as soon as extra the agility of our enterprise and our enterprise model.”
Charles Trigg, CTO of SigmaRoc, commented: “As a Group we’re always looking out for interesting utilized sciences that may assist us advance our enterprise and our operations. Aqualung is clearly that type of technology. Partnering with them to potentially decarbonise our operations well forward of not simply our timeline however probably the entire industry, is very thrilling and the results of intense work throughout the Group, in particular at Nordkalk.”
Henrik Utvik, President & CTO of Aqualung, commented: “Aqualung Carbon Capture are extraordinarily happy to partner with a pioneering firm like SigmaRoc to use our decarbonisation idea in lime production. Due to the size and energy advantages, we believe our technology is ideally suited for this application, and the collaboration with SigmaRoc will quick track the deployment of full-scale carbon seize installations.”