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Aramco has joined forces with Carbon Clean and Samsung E&A to pilot an innovative carbon capture system at one of its facilities, aiming to reduce carbon emissions. This collaboration leverages Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas turbine emissions. The project is designed to evaluate the system’s efficiency under real-world conditions, generating data that could pave the way for broader adoption of carbon capture technologies.

CycloneCC, developed by Carbon Clean, is a compact and highly efficient carbon capture system. It incorporates advanced techniques like rotating packed beds alongside the proprietary APBS-CDRMax solvent to optimize CO2 capture. Designed for space-constrained industrial settings, the system occupies only half the space of conventional units, significantly reducing installation costs by up to 50%. This innovative approach makes CycloneCC a practical and cost-effective solution for industries aiming to cut their carbon emissions.

The project is a key component of Aramco’s broader strategy to embrace and scale cutting-edge carbon reduction technologies. Ali A. Al-Meshari, Aramco’s Senior Vice President of Technology Oversight & Coordination, emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, “This partnership with Carbon Clean and Samsung is an exciting opportunity to showcase this promising technology. If proven successful, it could enable wider implementation both in Saudi Arabia and globally.”

Beyond testing the technology, the collaboration strengthens the partnership among the involved companies. Carbon Clean’s CEO, Aniruddha Sharma, highlighted the synergy, noting that both Aramco and Samsung Ventures are investors in Carbon Clean. He remarked, “This first deployment of CycloneCC is a crucial milestone in scaling and commercializing the technology.” The system’s modular and compact design ensures easy integration with gas turbines, offering an efficient solution for carbon capture in industrial environments.

Samsung E&A is responsible for designing and constructing the system, which will be installed on a turbine exhaust stack. The real-world performance of CycloneCC will provide vital data to refine the technology for wider use. Cheon Hong Park, Executive Vice President of Samsung E&A, stated, “We are proud to collaborate with Aramco and Carbon Clean in supporting their carbon reduction objectives. This project aligns with our mission to minimize environmental impact and drive sustainability.”

This initiative is part of Aramco’s long-term commitment to lowering emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy. The company has collaborated with various partners to develop innovative technologies. For instance, at the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), Aramco is working with Gulf Cryo on trials for low-carbon hydrogen production and carbon capture. These trials aim to refine technologies for large-scale deployment, supporting Aramco’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions from its operated assets by 2050.

In addition to this project, Aramco has partnered with TotalEnergies and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) to explore building a facility in Saudi Arabia for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from materials like used cooking oil and animal fat. Such initiatives reflect Aramco’s dedication to advancing carbon reduction across industries. The collaboration with Carbon Clean and Samsung E&A could represent a major step forward in making carbon capture technology commercially viable and widely accessible worldwide.