Shell Cansolv starts testing advanced CO2 capture process at Norway hub

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, officials said on Wednesday.

Carbon capture and storage could be a critical de-carbonization technology for power and industrial applications, and essential for addressing climate change, according to project officials.

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.

“Shell Cansolv maintains a strong research and development program, continuously improving both processes and absorbents so we can provide the most advanced CO2 capture solution," said Tim Bertels, manager for Shell’s global CCS portfolio.

"This test campaign at TCM will verify our cutting edge technology and assure its effectiveness for future applications," he added. "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.”

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