In a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions, Aramco has partnered with Carbon Clean and Samsung E&A to test an innovative carbon capture system at one of its facilities. This collaboration focuses on utilizing Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology, which will be used to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas turbine emissions. The trial aims to demonstrate the system’s effectiveness in real-world conditions, providing valuable data that could potentially lead to the broader adoption of this technology.

Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology is designed to be a compact and highly efficient solution for carbon capture. The system uses advanced techniques, including rotating packed beds and Carbon Clean’s proprietary APBS-CDRMax solvent, to maximize the efficiency of CO2 capture even in space-constrained industrial settings. According to Carbon Clean, the system is significantly more space-efficient than traditional carbon capture units, occupying just half the space of conventional setups. This compact design can reduce installation costs by up to 50%, making it a more cost-effective solution for industries looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

This project marks a major milestone in Aramco’s broader efforts to adopt and scale innovative carbon reduction technologies. Aramco has long been committed to addressing climate change and reducing emissions from its operations. The company’s Senior Vice President of Technology Oversight & Coordination, Ali A. Al-Meshari, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “This collaboration with Carbon Clean and Samsung is an exciting step to showcase this promising technology. If successful, it could set the stage for wider implementation in the Kingdom and beyond.”

The collaboration is not just about testing a new technology but also about strengthening relationships between the partners. Carbon Clean’s CEO, Aniruddha Sharma, noted that Aramco and Samsung Ventures are both investors in Carbon Clean, making this project a natural extension of their ongoing relationship. Sharma emphasized the significance of the CycloneCC system’s ability to capture low concentrations of CO2, stating, “This first-of-a-kind deployment is a key milestone in scaling and commercializing CycloneCC.” The system’s compact, modular design is expected to integrate easily with gas turbines, offering high-performance carbon capture in industrial settings where space is often limited.

Samsung E&A, which is handling the design and construction of the unit, will install the system on a turbine exhaust stack. This installation will provide crucial data on how the CycloneCC technology performs under real-world conditions, helping the partners refine the system for broader deployment. Samsung E&A’s Executive Vice President, Cheon Hong Park, highlighted the project’s alignment with the company’s mission to reduce environmental impact. Park said, “We’re excited to collaborate with Aramco and Carbon Clean to support their carbon-reduction goals. We hope this project contributes to Aramco’s carbon reduction ambition, including future scale-up.”

This collaboration is part of Aramco’s wider strategy to reduce its carbon emissions and transition toward cleaner energy solutions. Aramco has been working with industry partners to develop and test cutting-edge technologies in various sectors. For example, at the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), Aramco is collaborating with Gulf Cryo on trials for low-carbon hydrogen production and carbon capture. These trials are aimed at refining these technologies for larger-scale deployment, in line with Aramco’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions from its operated assets by 2050. Additionally, Aramco has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) to explore the creation of a facility in Saudi Arabia for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This facility would use materials such as used cooking oil and animal fat to produce cleaner jet fuel, helping reduce emissions in the aviation industry.

The collaboration with Carbon Clean and Samsung E&A is yet another example of Aramco’s ongoing commitment to driving innovation and achieving significant carbon reduction across its operations. If successful, this project could be a major step toward advancing the commercial viability of carbon capture technologies and their widespread use in industries around the world.