Monaco-based tanker owner Scorpio Tankers has deployed the world’s first centrifugal onboard carbon capture system on its LR2 product tanker.
This pilot project was conducted in July at Turkey’s Besiktas Shipyard, where the 109,999 dwt tanker “STI SPIGA” was equipped with a carbon capture system provided by U.S.-based modular onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) solution developer Carbon Ridge. This marks the first deployment of a centrifugal onboard carbon capture system in the shipping industry.
Carbon Ridge’s technology is designed to reduce initial capital investment and ongoing operational costs while delivering superior capture efficiency compared to conventional technologies.
The compact design of this technology means it requires 75% less space than traditional systems and can be installed vertically or horizontally depending on vessel conditions, meeting the needs of diverse global fleets. The captured CO2 will be compressed, liquefied, and safely stored onboard until the end of the voyage.
Additionally, Carbon Ridge has completed multiple funding rounds, raising over $20 million in total.
Chase Dwyer, CEO and founder of Carbon Ridge, explained: “Unlike other carbon capture solutions designed for land-based deployment and later adapted for maritime use, we developed this technology specifically for the marine industry from the outset. This centrifugal carbon capture system is the first of its kind deployed on a vessel, offering cost-effective, flexible, and modular features to support the shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts. Our goal is to lead the development of carbon capture technology in shipping, and we look forward to seeing the results of this deployment with our partner Scorpio Tankers.”
Cameron Mackey, Chief Operating Officer of Scorpio Tankers, stated: “We are proud to collaborate with Carbon Ridge on this pilot project. They not only represent the cutting edge of carbon capture technology but also possess the necessary understanding of our industry to develop and implement practical solutions. We look forward to the pilot’s results and our continued partnership in addressing the decarbonization challenges facing the shipping industry.
