Dutch ship design company Conoship International recently displayed how onboard carbon capture (OCC) can significantly reduce emissions on LNG-powered vessels, moving the industry closer to reaching the sustainability goals set by the IMO.
Guus van der Bles, R&D Director, Conoship, joined forces with Malte Dabbert, Business Developer, Anthony Veder, to showcase the ground-breaking EverLoNG project. The initiative focusses on advancing LNG-fuelled vessels through OCC technology.
Conoship says it is proud to have had the opportunity to contribute to showing how OCC can significantly reduce emissions on LNG-powered vessels. The EverLoNG project is already making waves with its recent pilot on the Sleipnir heavy lift vessel, capturing and liquefying CO2 directly onboard. This innovative system not only minimises a ship’s carbon footprint, but also opens possibilities for using captured CO2 in the production of various by-products, thus creating a closed carbon loop. Additionally, geological storage sites are dedicated for permanent CO2 storage.
The next phase of the EverLoNG project focuses on integrating OCC technology with synthetic fuel production. By combining captured CO2 with green hydrogen, ships can produce synthetic methane (CH4) onboard through the Sabatier process. This approach reduces emissions, and transforms LNG-fuelled vessels into future-ready hydrogen carriers.
Regulatory support and port infrastructure for CO2 offloading and permanent storage will be crucial to successfully adopt OCC. Collaborations with partners like Anthony Veder ensure that the technology is optimised for real-world applications, while ongoing discussions with regulatory bodies help shape policies that support widespread implementation.
Image: Onboard carbon capture system as proposed by the EverLoNG project (source: Conoship International)
