TCM assists Ørsted in achieving an improved understanding of carbon capture

“Can you give a brief description of the project Ørsted is running, which includes the capture of CO₂?”

“The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has granted Ørsted a 20-year contract for our carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative, the ‘Ørsted Kalundborg Hub’. This undertaking involves Ørsted implementing carbon capture technology at our wood chip-fired Asnæs Power Station in Kalundborg, located in western Zealand, as well as at the straw-fired boiler in our Avedøre Power Station situated in the Greater Copenhagen area.”

“Why did you choose to collaborate with TCM?”

“TCM possesses the largest carbon capture pilot plant globally and holds substantial practical expertise in conducting extensive tests at large scale using various open and proprietary solvents. In light of this, Ørsted opted to partner with TCM to enhance our specialized understanding of the amine-based carbon capture process.”

“What are the key success factors for achieving successful CO₂ capture in the project?”

“To ensure a successful and enduring CO₂ capture endeavour, a profound grasp of the intricate technical aspects inherent in the capture process, coupled with effective strategies to address the challenges, is absolutely essential.”

“In what ways does TCM provide excess value to the project?”

“The collaboration with TCM has yielded valuable insights into particular aspects of the carbon capture process. These insights can be directly or indirectly applied to ongoing Ørsted carbon capture initiatives, including discussions with technology vendors.”

“What would you like to highlight as a benefit of the collaboration with TCM?”

“This collaboration has yielded valuable knowledge-sharing and advisory services, drawing from TCM’s practical insights gained from operating the world’s largest carbon capture pilot plant.”

“What is the decarbonization vision of your company?”

“The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted is actively involved in the development, construction, and operation of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, renewable hydrogen and green fuels facilities, as well as bioenergy plants. The process of decarbonization at Ørsted commenced in 2012 with the commitment to transition all coal-fired power plants owned by Ørsted into bio-converted facilities. By the year 2025, Ørsted aims to achieve carbon neutrality.”

“Could you please provide a brief overview of your company’s roadmap for your carbon capture and storage project?”

“Beginning in 2025 – and fully operational by 2026 – Ørsted intends to initiate carbon capture processes at the Avedøre and Asnæs power stations. Subsequently, the captured carbon will be transported to Norway, where it will be stored in a reservoir within the North Sea. In entirety, our goal is to annually capture and store 430,000 tonnes of CO₂.”

“Can you share a significant challenge that concerns you and an exciting opportunity that motivates you?”

“The substantial task of scaling up the global carbon capture (CCx) portfolio to align with the Paris Agreement stands as a formidable challenge. The urgent need of decarbonization within heavy-duty industries is paramount, requiring action not in a decade, but in the present moment. While numerous CCx projects have been announced worldwide in recent years, it is truly exciting to not only observe but actively contribute to the evolution of this burgeoning market.”