Wood Leads Joint Industry Effort to Set CO2 Standards and Accelerate Global CCUS Projects

Wood Leads Joint Industry Effort to Set CO2 Standards and Accelerate Global CCUS Projects

(IN BRIEF) Wood has launched a Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) to accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects by developing the first industry guidelines that address the impact of CO2 impurities throughout the CCUS value chain. These guidelines aim to establish a CO2 conditioning standard that meets safety, environmental, technical, and operational requirements, thus supporting the sustainable growth of the CCUS sector. The JIP includes major industry players like Aramco, Shell, and TotalEnergies, as well as research institutions, ensuring a collaborative approach to advancing CCUS technologies.

(PRESS RELEASE) ABERDEEN, 17-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood, a renowned leader in global consulting and engineering, has taken the helm of a Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) aimed at fast-tracking Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects through the creation of groundbreaking industry guidelines for CO2 specifications. The initiative, spearheaded by Wood, marks a significant milestone in the field, being the first to thoroughly examine the role of CO2 impurities and their effects throughout the CCUS value chain.

The primary goal of these guidelines is to address safety, environmental, technical, and operational challenges by establishing a CO2 conditioning standard. This standard will serve as a critical tool for advancing the CCUS sector, facilitating both the scalability and sustainability of future projects.

Wood initiated the JIP by pooling together comprehensive industry research and insights from operators actively involved in CCUS projects. This collaborative effort helped uncover the detrimental effects that CO2 impurities can have at various stages of the carbon capture process, from transport to storage and eventual utilization. The gathered data provided the foundation for formulating CO2 conditioning standards that ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of CCUS projects.

The partnership behind this project includes major industry players such as Aramco, Equinor, Fluxys, Gassco, Harbour Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Net Zero Technology Centre, OMV, Petronas, Shell, and TotalEnergies. Additionally, the JIP drew on the expertise of research institutions like Heriot-Watt University, DNV, IFE, NGI, NPL, and TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory (NEL), with further support from equipment suppliers and licensors.

Azad Hessamodini, Wood’s Executive President for Consulting, highlighted the significance of this achievement: “We are honored to offer these CO2 specification guidelines to the industry. CCUS is integral to reducing emissions, particularly in sectors where decarbonization is difficult. These guidelines will contribute to the safe and efficient development of CCUS projects while mitigating operational risks. This collaborative effort, made possible through the dedicated input of our clients and research partners, is a notable leap forward in expanding CCUS knowledge across the industry.”

Authored by Wood, this endeavor reflects the company’s commitment to advancing CCUS technologies and fostering global decarbonization efforts.

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SOURCE: John Wood Group PLC