TCM actively participates in a joint European project to develop CESAR1 as an non-proprietary solvent for carbon capture in the industry.
About AURORA
AURORA is a collaborative project funded by the European Union’s HORIZON EUROPE research and innovation program. Its primary objective is to optimize and qualify the open, non-proprietary CESAR1 solvent-based carbon capture technology for commercial deployment. The project commenced in January 2023, with a focus on demonstrating the technology at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 7–8 in at least three CO2-intensive industries: refining, cement, and materials recycling. These sectors have been chosen due to the absence of viable alternatives toward achieving climate neutrality.
The AURORA team.
Strong industry participation
In addition to TCM, the AURORA consortium includes eight members from various industry and research institutions across Europe. In early January, the project members convened in Cambridge, UK, to engage in stimulating brainstorming sessions focused on technical and innovative ideas.
Koteswara Rao Putta serves as the Technical Services Lead & Research Project Coordinator at TCM, representing the company in the consortium overseeing the project. He mentioned, “TCM actively participates in several work packages related to model development, validation, and technology assessments. We are also making planning and preparations for a solvent testing at TCM.”
«What are the main challenges for the commercial deployment of the CESAR1 solvent?»
«The commercial deployment of the CESAR1 solvent faces several challenges. Mainly of an operational nature. In this regard, TCM contributes valuable experiences from our test of CESAR1 conducted three years ago. The project aims to tackle these challenges. By demonstrating the technology’s viability in CO2-intensive industries.»
“The CESAR1 solvent was named after the FP7 CESAR project (2008-2011). In which the aqueous mixture of 2-Amino-2-Methyl-1-Propanol (AMP) and piperazine (PZ) was first studied. Because the CESAR1 solvent repeatedly outperformed the reference MEA solvent technology in pilot tests. Also CESAR1 has good energy performance, low degradation rates. And can achieve very high capture rates and is easier to use in flexible modes. Like most solvent technologies, CESAR1 has the advantage of being easily adaptable to almost any flue gas source.” (Soure: https://aurora-heu.eu/the-project/#cesar-solvent)
«What will be the next steps taken in the AURORA project?»
«The project will continue to focus on model development, validation, and technology assessments. Solvent testing at the TCM plant will be a critical milestone in assessing the technology’s readiness for commercial deployment in different industries.»
Three new positions at TCM
TCM is looking for three new positions. We hope that you will be one of our new colleagues. The deadline for applications is 28 February.
Lead/coordinate and assist in the preparation and execution of TCM test programs and operations of the amine plant, and the site for emerging technologies.
In collaboration with TCM personnel, receive reports from the users of the plants at TCM, review and ensure proper quality of the reports and knowledge transfer to TCM owner companies.
Scientific publishing of results at conferences, meetings, peer-review journals, etc.
Development of graphical interfaces needed for successful test implementation.
Support development of technical material needed for TCM Business Development.
Report and provide general support to the Technology Manager.
Senior CO2 Capture Technologist
Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) is seeking a Senior CO2 Capture Technologist with focus on management of the preparation and execution of testing campaigns. This is specific for both the TCM Amine Plant and site for emerging technologies. The following shows a list of main activities the CO2 Capture Technologist will be responsible for,
Lead/coordinate and assist in the preparation and execution of TCM test programs and operations of the amine plant, and the site for emerging technologies.
Proven track record for manage complex projects, including EU funded testing programs.
Ability to present difficult subjects to stakeholders in a clear and organized manner.
Participate in work, research studies, and process development related to the amine plant and future advanced CO2 capture technologies.
In collaboration with TCM personnel, receive reports from the users of the plants at TCM, review and ensure proper quality of the reports and knowledge transfer to TCM owner companies.
Scientific publishing of results at conferences, meetings, peer-review journals, etc.
Development of graphical interfaces needed for successful test implementation.
Support development of technical material needed for TCM Business Development.
Report and provide general support to the Technology Manager.
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Coordinate delivery of Advisory Services projects on time & on quality standards. External & Internal Stakeholder Management.
Develop and execute business development plans for Advisory Services and interact with project developers at early stage.
Develop Advisory Services offerings in collaboration with other TCM departments.
Negotiations of Advisory Services agreements and cooperation agreements with project developers in close cooperation with TCM Finance and Administration Department.
Develop other commercial products, that TCMs unique capabilities can bring into the market and accelerate CCS deployment, with or without collaboration with 3rd
Develop and strengthen relationships with third party organizations, project developers, funding organizations, authorities.
Represent TCM in conferences and networks.
Develop and maintain work process & relevant governing documents.
Responsible for development of TCM Work Program and budget on Advisory Services with support and input from all departments at TCM.
Report and provide general support to the Business Development Manager & Managing Director.
For several years, TCM has been collaborating with various research institutes around the world. The aim is to reduce the technical risk of carbon capture technology and close the technology gap.
All campaigns conducted have provided us with significant learning and the results have been shared with the outside world. More than 20 publications have been produced.
Here is a small excerpt
Results from MEA testing at the Technology Centre Mongstad. Verification of Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker (RFCC) baseline results (2021)
Application of Sequential Design of Experiments (SDoE) to Large Pilot-Scale Solvent-Based CO2 Capture Process at Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) (2021)
Cost Reduction Study for MEA based CCGT Post-Combustion CO2 Capture at Technology Center Mongstad (2021)
A Benchmark for Compact CO2 Capture Plant Designs by Monoethanolamine Solvent Testing at Technology Centre Mongstad (2021)
Demonstrating flexible operation of the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) CO2 capture plant (2019)
CO2 capture with monoethanolamine: Solvent management and environmental impacts during long term operation at the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) (2019)
Both the MEA and CESAR-1 campaigns have given TCM good references for new technology suppliers to compare themselves with.
SINTEF is an organisation with which we have several relationships, and we are pleased to share the video greeting from Head of Research, Mona Mølnvik.
Facts about SINTEF
“SINTEF is one of Europe’s largest research institutes with multidisciplinary expertise in technology, natural and social sciences. SINTEF is an independent foundation that has been creating innovation through development and research assignments for business and the public sector in Norway and abroad since 1950,” writes SINTEF.
You can get an idea of some of SINTEF’s research by listening to their podcast Smart explained.
TCM report; Corrosion and materials
TCM has learned that attention must be paid to all parts of the capture process. Something that is easy to forget is the effect of capture chemicals and CO2 itself on various materials of construction.
Large material costs
It is not easy to think of all the possible scenarios. For what could happen in a CO2 capture plant. At TCM it has been experienced that capture chemicals, byproducts and CO2 can degrade materials used in the plant. And if you don’t take this into account. It can be very expensive.
TCM’s extensive experience in capture testing with real capture solvents and flue gasses has enhanced understanding of corrosion and material selection. Use of corrosion coupons at several locations throughout the TCM amine plant allows many materials to be tested simultaneously across a range of process conditions.
Through more than 10 years of operation. TCM have seen in various test campaigns that the plant reacts differently. And therefore it can be cost saving to talk to us at TCM if you are planning a capture plant for CO2. – We are happy to share our experiences with handling CO2 in a capture plant, adds our managing director Ismail Shah.
Inside a pipe with corrosion.
Three reports have been published under corrosion and materials
Assessment of Erosion-Corrosion as Possible Failure Mechanism of Reboiler at Technology Center Mongstad (2022)
Assessment of Material Selection for the CO2 Absorption Process with Aqueous MEA Solution based on Results from Corrosion Monitoring at Technology Center Mongstad (2019)
Results from MEA amine plant corrosion processes at the CO2 Technology Center Mongstad (2016)
What can happen?
During a test campaign here at TCM using monoethanolamine (MEA). A failure occurred in the reboiler of the amine plant which was caused by a serious damage to the plate heat exchanger (made of AISI 316L stainless steel). The result was a significant loss of material (approx. 200-250 µm reduction in thickness). As well as a leak between the solvent and the heat exchanger. A detailed investigation including laboratory studies on the effect of chemical additives is summarized in the 2022 publication.
TCM learned that during a test period. Critical things can occur at the plant that can have consequences both for the catching process itself and the surroundings. This shows that it is appropriate to test things on a slightly smaller scale before building a full-scale CCS plant as material selection has a large effect on the risk and cost profile.
From corrosion coupon testing during an MEA campaign from 2015, TCM experienced, among other things:
The corrosion rate for carbon steel, S235, is calculated to be greater than or equal to 1.4 mm/year.
The corrosion rate was well below 0.1 mm/year for alloy 304L, 316L and 22 Cr duplex stainless steel.
Further work on the corrosion topic with the non-proprietary CESAR1 solvent is planned to be published in 2024, with the latest updates available via this website and our social media.
Below is an overview of the reports published by TCM and its various partners.
TCM Design & Construction
Operational Experience & Results
TCM Verified Baseline Results
Emissions – Limits, Measurements and Mitigation
Aerosols & Mist
Solvent Degradation, Management and Reclaiming
Process modelling, Scale-up and Cost reduction
Transient / Dispatchable operation & Process control
Four vacancies at the Technology Centre at Mongstad
Would you or someone you know be interested in a job at the Technology Centre at Mongstad? We currently have four vacancies. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2024.
Environmental Engineer
Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to join our Technology (TEC) team. As an Environmental Engineer, you will be responsible for assessing, analysing, and mitigating the environmental impacts of our day-to-day operations, projects, and activities. You will work closely with across TCM internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and develop sustainable solutions for our operations. The ideal candidate should have a background in chemistry and excellent understanding of monitoring technologies.
Acquiring new work and seeking new opportunities within the area of Advisory Services & Testing.
Coordinate delivery of Test Work Process phases according to the TCM Work Process. External & Internal Stakeholder Management.
Develop and execute business development plans for testing at TCM and proactively reach out to technology developers at an early stage.
Coordinate delivery of Advisory Services projects on time & on quality standards. External & Internal Stakeholder Management.
Develop new commercial products, that TCMs unique capabilities can bring into the market and accelerate CCS deployment, with or without collaboration with 3rd
Develop and strengthen relationships with third party organizations, project developers, funding organizations, authorities.
Negotiations of Test Agreements and Cooperation agreements with technology developers in close cooperation with TCM Legal, Finance and Administration Department.
Represent TCM in conferences and networks.
Maintain & improve work process & relevant governing documents.
Give input to TCM Work Program and budget.
Report and support the delivery objectives of Business Development Manager & Managing Director.
Support TCM Managing Director, management team and administration.
Responsible for company document control.
Manage access to facilities with regards to visits and temporary work on site.
Support during onsite company visits etc.
Point of contact with suppliers (IT, canteen, and office maintenance).
Help with sickness absence follow-up, reporting to NAV and insurance/pension etc.
Responsibility for smaller purchases.
Review and posting of invoices.
Assist with internal communication.
The list is not exhaustive.
TCM’s Comprehensive Work Processes – from Start to Finish
TCM has meticulously developed a detailed procedure that encompasses the work processes involved in test campaigns. An own process is conducted at both the Amine Plant and the Site for Emerging Technologies.
Rouzbeh Jafari, an advisor at TCM holding a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, specializing in CO2 capture. He emphasizes that “by consistently following these procedures, we ensure the highest quality at all stages, including planning, preparation, execution, and the continuous reporting of results to our customers.”
“We believe this resource will prove invaluable to technology developers. Although it may not address every possible query related to a successful test campaign. Therefore, Rouzbeh emphasizes that both the TCM administration and our technical experts are readily available for meetings to answer questions and provide valuable advice and guidance.”
“For those who may not have specific knowledge of TCM, what makes us different?
“TCM excels at simulating real-world conditions, offering a test environment that faithfully reflects reality. With over eleven years of operational experience, we have acquired unique knowledge, empowering our clients to successfully undertake full-scale projects. Our operations are grounded in an unwavering commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards, upheld with the utmost dedication. Operating under an emissions permit, we possess unparalleled expertise in emissions monitoring.”
Rouzbeh further emphasizes, “It’s important to note that TCM has earned its well-deserved reputation through a combination of public research, vendor-driven proprietary testing, and the recruitment of an exceptionally qualified workforce with specialized expertise. We invite you to contact us and get in touch.”
Rouzbeh Jafari concludes, “We are here to support you on your journey, and we look forward to working with you.”
Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM). Photo: Eivind Senneset
TCM report; CO₂ Capture – Operational and process control
Understanding and control of CO2 capture processes during steady operation, start-ups, shutdowns and load changes is critical to enable large scale deployment and operation of CCS.
Through more than 10 years of technology testing campaigns with 24/7 operation. TCM have developed significant learnings and experience in this area predominantly on the flexible amine plant but also on other TCM test sites.
Long experience with CO2 capture
TCM has generated over 20,000 hours of test data with the non-proprietary MEA and CESAR1 amine solvents. True investigating and documenting various phenomena in the capture process. A range of solvent systems, flue gas compositions, process parameters, operating strategies and analysis techniques have been tested to enhance understanding, improve performance and reduce risks and costs associated with CO2 capture. 6 different publications have been published. – We are proud of the experience we have gained and see that our test results are now being used by more and more full-scale actors. And we are more than happy to share our expertise, concludes Ismail Shah, managing director.
More than 10 years of experience in CO2 capture.
The plant is affected by load changes
The value of having flexible CCS facilities that can handle load changes from power plants becomes greater with a higher proportion of renewables (e.g. solar energy and wind) in the energy supply. Start-up and shutdown cycles of power plants with CCS are becoming increasingly frequent. Which could potentially increase fugitive emissions. While the start-up and shutdown of power plants has been characterized. The effect of start-up and shutdown on CCS plants is still unclear. That is why TCM, together with various partners, has looked at this, among other things.
Quantifying residual CO2 emissions, energy requirements and time requirements at start-up and shutdown in amine-based CO2 capture plants
A series of start-up and shutdown tests were carried out in March, June and November 2020 at the technology centre Mongstad (TCM). In these tests, CESAR-1 was used to capture CO2 from flue gas (~4 mol% CO2) coming out of the natural gas-fired CCGT (combined cycle gas turbine) combined with flue gas from heat and power plant (CHP). These tests provide valuable insight into how key process parameters and operating strategies can help minimize disturbances (e.g. time and energy requirements) and CO2 emissions during startup and shutdown of CO2 capture plants.
Performance improvement can be achieved by:
Optimizing the solvent volume
The time of power availability
Key process parameters such as solvent CO2 load or amine concentration
The quality of the CO2 product stream produced by the capture process, including the levels and types of impurities present. This is an increasingly important topic due to the impact on CO2 transport and storage. This has been reflected in CO2 specifications set by projects such as Northern Lights. In 2018, TCM published a full characterisiation of the CO2 product stream with analysis by Airborne Labs supported by TCM online instrumentation. This also included testing on the effects of solvent degradation and certain process parameters on the quality of the CO2 product stream. Source: CO2 product quality: assessment of the range and level of impurities in the CO2 product stream from MEA testing at the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) (2018.
The six reports that have been published within this subject area
Evaluating performance during start-up and shut down of the TCM CO2 capture facility (2022)
Start-up and Shutdown Protocol for Natural Gas-fired Power Stations with CO2 Capture (2022)
Demonstrating flexible operation of the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) CO2 capture plant (2020)
Demonstration of non-linear model predictive control of post-combustion CO2 capture processes (2019)
Experimental results of transient testing at the amine plant at Technology Centre Mongstad: Open-loop responses and performance of decentralized control structures for load changes (2018)
Scale-up and Transient Operation of CO2 Capture Plants at CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad (2014)
Below is an overview of the reports published by TCM and its various partners.
TCM – Design and Construction
Operational Experience and Results
TCM – Verified Baseline Results
Emissions – Limits, Measurements and Mitigation
Aerosols & Mist
Solvent Degradation, Management and Reclaiming
Process modelling, Scale-up and Cost reduction
Transient / Dispatchable operation & Process control
The owners of Technology Centre Mongstad DA (TCM), the Norwegian State through Gassnova, Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies, have entered into an agreement for ownership and operation of the centre for the period 2024 – 2025.
Grete Tveit (Equinor), Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Michel-Ziad Hajjar (TotalEnergies) and Marianne Olsnes (Shell). Photo: MPE
Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) is the world’s largest and most flexible test centre for CO2 capture technology verification and leading centre of expertise in the field. Since its inception in 2012, TCM has conducted 23 testing campaigns of different capture technologies at its facilities and has played a key role in the development and commercialization of technologies to enable carbon capture and storage worldwide. The capture technology that will be used in the Norwegian Longship project was tested at TCM.
– Longship would not have been possible without the technology development that took place at the Technology Centre. We are proud of TCM’s important contribution to developing CCS as a key climate technology over the last eleven years, which is now set to continue with increased industry involvement. The centre is attracting a lot of international attention. Major companies are coming to Norway to test their technology, which is important for the spread of CCS technology around the world,” says Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy.
Under the agreement, the shareholding of each of the industrial owners will increase from 8.7 per cent to 22.0 per cent, while the state’s shareholding will be reduced from 73.9 per cent to 34.0 per cent. The owners have also agreed on a plan to develop TCM’s future business model.
Muhammad Ismail Shah joined TCM in 2016 and has been the Managing Director since January 2022. “We are very pleased that our owners have provided a framework that allows us to continue our important work to contribute to the development of technologies that reduce climate emissions in the industry.”
Employee enthusiasm
“We are very pleased that our owners have created a framework that allows us to continue our important work. To contribute to the development of technologies that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry,” says Managing Director Muhammad Ismail Shah. We are ready to build on our successful technology centre here at Mongstad.
The Norwegian state is satisfied
Chairman of the Board Svein Ingar Semb, who represents Gassnova, is very pleased with the agreement: “It was natural for the state to reduce its involvement in TCM as the conditions for commercial operation are within reach. The industry is showing increasing interest in developing TCM further, and we will now start to develop TCM after 2026.”
Strategic importance
Equinor has been a co-owner of TCM from the start and is also responsible for operating the test facilities. Board member Bjørn Sundland, project manager for low-carbon solutions at Equinor, says that the ownership is of strategic importance for competence development and for Equinor’s low-carbon commitment: “The collaboration with TCM also offers opportunities for technology development that are valuable for our CO2 transport and storage projects. As an operator, Equinor has also gained unique experience and expertise in operating such a CO2 capture facility.
Benefiting from leading-edge expertise
Like Equinor, Shell has been a co-owner of TCM since the initial agreement was signed in 2009. “Over the years, many of our employees have worked at Technology Centre Mongstad and have acquired cutting-edge skills in carbon capture. We are actively using this expertise in projects that complements our target to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050,” says Board member Nina Thowsen, Asset Manager at Norske Shell. “Momentum for carbon capture utilisation and storage continues to grow stronger, which provides TCM with the opportunity to further strengthen its position and commercial value proposition.”
Catalyst for industrial capture
TotalEnergies has been co-owner of TCM since 2017. Board member Anne Brisset, who heads TotalEnergies’ research centre in Stavanger, says that TCM has been a catalyst for the development of CO2 capture plants since its inception. “Such a structure, combining large-scale process with research and development, has been a prerequisite for creating commercial companies that will help industry achieve its decarbonisation goals. Our goal is for TCM to continue to be a neutral test bed for suppliers to mature their technologies with a new business model,” says Anne Brisset.
Svein Ingar Semb, Gassnova, Chairman of the Company Meeting (Board) in TCM
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“Welcome to the 3rd site”
“Welcome to the 3rd site!”. Ahmad Wakaa is the Project Coordinator for tests being conducted at TCM’s site for new capture technologies. “The completed and ongoing test campaigns on the site have been the first pages in an exciting new chapter for TCM”, he says.
In 2021, TCM established a cutting-edge testing facility for emerging technologies. Known as the «Site for Emerging Technologies», often referred to as «the 3rd site». This facility is dedicated to testing innovative technologies, including membranes or absorbents. Which are solid materials designed to capture CO2. These emerging technologies are in the early stages of development, presenting exciting opportunities for technology advancement.
During the spring of this year, TCM concurrently hosted two significant test campaigns at this site: MOF4AIR and ACCSESS. The MOF4AIR project is funded through the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. While ACCSESS is part of the EU’s commitment to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. In the autumn, an American InnoSepra is conducting tests on their innovative technology at the same location.
Ahmad Wakaa serves as TCM’s coordinator for test activities at the Site for Emerging Technologies.And he plays a crucial role in reporting back to clients about the outcomes of these tests.
Test campaigns at TCM’s 3rd site are keeping Project Coordinator Ahmad Wakaa busy.
«How would you, from your perspective, summarize TCM’s experiences with three completed and two ongoing test campaign at the Site for Emerging Technologies?»
“The completed and ongoing test campaigns on the Site for Emerging Technologies have been the first pages in an exciting new chapter for TCM. We have tested various types of technologies. Including membranes, sorbents, non-amine-based solvents and rotating packed beds already. And we see interest from other technology types for future testing also. The test results and operating experience from these test campaigns offer great learnings to technology developers (such as TDA, MTR and Innosepra), European research projects (MOF4AIR and ACCSESS), TCM and it’s owner companies. Testing at the Site for Emerging Technologies will be a valuable step in bringing these new technologies to market. To enable the level of emissions reduction needed for the world to reach its climate goal. We need as many tools in the toolbox as possible!”
«In what way are clients who intend to use this facility received and guided by TCM to achieve the best possible testing results?»
“This can vary depending on the project, but typically TCM’s involvement begins early with a technology assessment procedure we call our Work Process. Which was the topic of TCM’s recent webinar. We assess the maturity of the technology and help the developers to close any gaps before testing at TCM. The test modules at the Site for Emerging Technologies are often built especially for the test campaign at TCM. And we have provided technical, HSE, operational and quality testing input for the technology developers to consider in their design.
Once the systems arrive at TCM, our Modifications team lead the construction and interconnection work and ensure this work is done safely. After that, TCM’s operating experience is often crucial in aiding commissioning. And initial troubleshooting of the units. This is especially true for instrumentation and analysers. Which generate the valuable test data. The test campaigns themselves are typically operated by the vendor. But operational support from TCM is always available. However, TCM was the operator for the ACCSESS pilot and currently for MOF4AIR. The Technology team at TCM, in which I work, help to coordinate, and optimize the test campaign and to analyze the results.”
Activities at 3. site.
«Can you, with a clear conscience, say that everyone who so far has tested at the facility has received «value for money», in that the testing results have laid foundation for the effective scaling of their respective technologies?»
“The technology types which have tested on the Site for Emerging Technologies thus far. Have generally been less mature than the conventional amine-based carbon capture systems. However, part of TCM’s strategy is to target “modular” technologies on this site. This means that we look for technologies in which the scale-up strategy is to duplicate a standard design to increase capacity. This scale-up strategy means that testing, de-risking and demonstrating a single module at TCM. Can enable rapid maturation of the modular technology towards the market at a lower cost than large demonstration scale pilot testing like that typically required for amine technologies.”
«The collaboration between a customer and TCM’s expertise involves gaining insights into the nature of various technologies, which often may be proprietary. How does TCM ensure the considerations for confidentiality are upheld?»
“TCM has extensive experience with handling proprietary technology testing. Even with multiple technologies testing simultaneously and we leverage this experience on the Site for Emerging Technologies. Data from parallel tests are stored on different servers with strict access control. We also extensively use anonymized chemical names to protect proprietary information. While ensuring that substances are still safely handled according to their classification.”
«After the completed campaigns, have you gained experiences and insights that will be relevant for improving the organization and management of future test campaigns at the Site for Emerging Technologies?»
“As previously mentioned, the Site for Emerging Technologies is a new chapter and a new way of working for TCM. It has been a successful chapter so far, but we have learned a lot along the way that could bring improvements in the future tests. This covers a whole range of topics – too many to list in this article! – but one would be how to best equip test modules to deal with the cold Norwegian winters. We complete this “Lessons Learned” process after every campaign in a structured manner, with involvement from all departments of TCM.”
Master’s student grateful to TCM
«As a Master’s student at the University of South-Eastern Norway, I benefited from outstanding guidance during my studies. Which were centered on investigating the maximum operational capacity and limitations of the TCM facility», says Shahin Haji Kermani.
At TCM, the development and dissemination of knowledge related to carbon capture are core elements of its operations. Over the years, the company has authored more than 60 scientific articles. Based on findings and insights derived from open test campaigns conducted at its facilities. Additionally, TCM regularly delivers presentations at international CCS conferences.
TCM also serves as a hub for knowledge enrichment, attracting students and researchers to Mongstad. Who engage in tackling specific issues that lay the groundwork for more efficient carbon capture methods.
Shahin Haji Kermani
Shahin Haji Kermani (31), an Iranian native, completed his master’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) in energy and environmental technology. This year, he worked for three months under the guidance of TCM co-supervisor Dr. Koteswara Rao Putta, focusing on exploring the facility’s maximum operational capacity and limitations by simulating various configurations.
«I became interested in carbon capture during my academic pursuits and projects, especially after discussions with my professors at USN,” Shahin explains. “Initially, my master’s thesis advisor, Professor Lars Erik Øi, introduced me to TCM».
Shahin Haji Kermani (31) was a Master’s student at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN). This year, he has worked for three months under the guidance of TCM, focusing on exploring the facility’s maximum operational capacity and limitations by simulating various configurations.
«In what ways provide assistance and guidance for your research, helping you address the issues that were relevant to your work?»
«From the outset to the conclusion of my project, I received excellent guidance in model development, troubleshooting, and composing various sections. Additionally, I had access to essential resources for conducting background studies related to my topic.»
«Are there individuals at TCM whom you’d like to acknowledge as significant advisors during your research?»
«I would like to extend my gratitude to my co-supervisor, Dr. Koteswara Rao Putta, for his invaluable guidance and provision of necessary resources.»
«What is your overall assessment of TCM’s expertise in the field of carbon capture technology development?»
«In general, I was profoundly impressed. TCM possesses a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the advancement of carbon capture technologies. It appears highly promising and valuable.»
«What are the next steps in pursuing your Master’s degree in your field of study?»
«Currently, I am applying the knowledge I gained during my master’s studies to my role as a process engineer in my permanent job at Aibel.»
«Has your experience at TCM influenced your career aspirations or specific projects you plan to pursue? Would you consider to work at TCM if the opportunity arises?»
«I have a strong desire to work at TCM for future opportunities, and my experience there has greatly shaped my professional career thus far.»
«Thank you, and best of luck in your future endeavors!”