Testing of Advanced CO2 Capture Process Commences in Norway

Shell Cansolv has commenced the testing of its advanced CO2 capture process at Norway’s CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM), the world’s largest carbon capture test facility. Carbon capture and storage could be a critical de-carbonisation technology for power and industrial applications, and essential for addressing climate change.

The testing will take place at TCM’s amine test facility, confirming Shell Cansolv’s processes and emission controls using exhaust gas from the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant at Mongstad. The test phase will reinforce the CANSOLV CO2 Capture technology, and validate its readiness for deployment at industrial-scale projects.

Commenting on the commencement of testing, Tim Bertels, Manager for Shell’s Global CCS Portfolio said:

“Shell Cansolv maintains a strong research and development programme, continuously improving both processes and absorbents so we can provide the most advanced CO2 capture solution. This test campaign at TCM will verify our cutting edge technology and assure its effectiveness for future applications. TCM has already proven to be an excellent test platform for different companies and technologies, and we are excited to utilize TCM for advancing Shell Cansolv’s newest technology as well.”

Erik Harding Hansen, Managing Director CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad, added:

“TCM has been playing a vital role in the development of CCS technologies since 2012, helping companies like Aker and Alstom, to test and reduce the costs and the risk of scale-up carbon capture. Shell is a key participant in a number of CCS projects around the world and we’re pleased to be playing our part in the technology’s development.”

TCM is a joint venture between Gassnova on behalf of the Norwegian state, Statoil, Shell and Sasol.