TCM Showcases CO₂ Capture Expertise at TCCS-13 in Trondheim

As one of the field’s most prominent scientific events, the conference TCCS-13 offered a key platform for presenting cutting-edge research, exchanging knowledge, and discussing new projects across the CCS value chain. Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) was once again well represented and made strong contributions throughout the conference.

Attending on behalf of TCM were Muhammad Zeeshan, Principal Researcher Environment/HSE, and the CO₂ Capture Technologists Sundus Akhter, Dimitrios Siozos, and Ticiane Oliveira. Also present the operation shift Leader Kathrine Sætre, the laboratory engineer Karen Høisæter and the master student and current TCM intern Tochukwu Ogbu. In addition to attending various scientific sessions, the team actively contributed through oral and poster presentations and participated in co-authored work with leading research institutions.

TCM Research in the Spotlight

One of the conference highlights was the oral presentation by Muhammad Zeeshan and Sundus Akhter. We shared recent findings from our work at TCM on CESAR1 solvent chemistry. “We clearly noticed more people approaching us after the presentation, wanting to learn about our projects and even explore possible collaboration or visits to TCM,” said Zeeshan and Akhter.

Additionally, a poster authored by Tochukwu Ogbu and Muhammad Zeeshan on developments in LCMS lab methods attracted a great deal of interest. The TCM team also contributed as co-authors on several other presentations, including one on CESAR1 solvent reclaiming with collaboration with SINTEF as part of the ongoing Horizon Europe project – Aurora.  Their involvement underscored the centre’s active engagement across both scientific and operational aspects of CCS.

Another oral presentation co-authored by 3 TCM members and delivered by UMONS university addressed the European funded MOF4AIR project results.  TCM was one of the testing sites for the adsorbent-based technology producing valuable results in the field and drawing significant attention and led to increased interest in TCM’s work from other participants.

Importantly, TCM’s engagement extended beyond presenting. The centre was also represented in the conference’s peer-review process, with Zeeshan serving as a reviewer for several abstracts. This contribution reflects TCM’s trusted role in evaluating and shaping CCS research worldwide.

Contributing Beyond the Podium

Beyond the technical sessions, TCM participants used the opportunity to engage in valuable networking with researchers and industry experts from across the globe — including countries such as the UK, France, the UAE, and Austria. “There was strong representation from the Gulf countries this year, and it was encouraging to see growing CCS initiatives being developed in those regions,” noted Ticiane Silva de Oliveira.

TCM’s delegation also included employees from operations and the lab, highlighting the centre’s commitment to cross-disciplinary learning and continuous knowledge development.

In summary, TCCS-13 not only reaffirmed TCM’s position as a trusted voice in the global CCS community but also helped strengthen existing relationships and lay the groundwork for new partnerships and innovation in the years ahead.


Main photo: SINTEF