Sjarmen ved Nyhavn i København, Danmark. Ikonisk kanal, fargerik soloppgang og fantastiske vannspeilinger. Foto

22.05.2024

Rewarding Days for TCM in Copenhagen

“Dissemination and sharing of knowledge about CO₂ capture is a core task for TCM. At the conference ‘CO₂, Capture, Storage & Reuse 2024′, we had ample opportunity to demonstrate our facilities and expertise, as well as engage in inspiring conversations with stakeholders from several countries.”

In mid-May each year, a large part of the international CCS community gathers for a conference in Copenhagen to get updated on the latest news about CO₂ capture, storage, and reuse, as well as to develop collaboration between the stakeholders. This year was no exception, with Managing Director Muhammad Ismail Shah leading the delegation from TCM. They presented the technology center at a stand, and Shah also had the opportunity to talk about the unique test facilities and expertise at Mongstad in a lecture to the approximately 400 participants at the conference. He explained how TCM can assist technology developers, project owners, and others in developing their projects with the aim of commercialization and full-scale use.

Acceleration of CCS

“My main message was that the testing activities at TCM have been very important for the development and deployment of technologies for full-scale CO₂ capture plants both in Norway, Denmark, UK and globally, and that we are very well equipped to contribute to the acceleration of CCS as an industry in the coming years. At the amine plant, technology providers can further improve, test and validate their mature CO₂ capture technologies from industrial point sources, enabling them to de-risk and provide process and performance guarantees to its customers. At the Site for Emerging Technologies, we offer both physical facilities and the expertise that providers need to gain experiences that can elevate promising technology tests from smaller pilot plants to a higher technical level,” says Shah.

TCM had a stand at ” CO₂, Capture, Storage & Reuse” in Copenhagen. Here, conference participants could meet Muhammad Ismail Shah (left), Anette Beate Nesse Knarvik, Koteswara Rao Putta, and Kristine Veel.

Helps stakeholders in Denmark

Denmark has taken significant steps in the past two to three years with decisions on investments in CO₂ capture, storage, and reuse facilities. Ørsted will use technology from Aker Carbon Capture, which has been tested at TCM. Advisory Services at TCM has also assisted Ørsted with knowledge and experience in project development. ‘We are very well positioned to help stakeholders in Denmark realize their projects,’ emphasizes Shah.

“At the stand, there was great interest and engagement from many we already know, but also from stakeholders who had not previously been introduced to our testing and advisory services.”

Managing Director Muhammad Ismail Shah giving his speech at the conference in Copenhagen.

In addition to presentations of technical solutions for CO₂ capture, there was also a strong focus at this conference on the regulatory developments in the EU that facilitate the capture, transport, and storage of CO₂ as an important part of the climate solution. ‘We are undoubtedly witnessing a much-needed shift both in the EU and in many other parts of the world. This gives reason for optimism,’ emphasizes the TCM’s Managing Director.