DNV approves DSIC's CO2 transport, storage designs
SUMMARY
These certificates recognise the general feasibility of DSIC's conceptual designs for a floating liquefied CO2 storage and injection unit and a 20,000 m3 LCO2 carrier.
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Classification society DNV has presented two Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates to China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), it said on December 5. These certificates recognise the general feasibility of DSIC's conceptual designs for a 50,000 m3 floating liquefied CO2 (LCO2) storage and injection unit (FSIU) and a 20,000 m3 LCO2 carrier.
The AiPs follow DSIC's successful design development of the world's first 7,500 m3 LCO2 tanker, currently under construction to DNV class.
“Throughout the comprehensive review process, DNV has leveraged its worldwide expertise and resources in liquefied CO2 transportation, as well as carbon capture, utilisation, and storage. We eagerly anticipate continuing our steadfast support for DSIC in bringing these designs to the market,” stated Norbert Kray, regional manager Greater China, Maritime at DNV.
While CCS technology is still in its early stages, with only around 40 million tonnes of CO2 currently captured annually, DNV anticipates a significant increase in demand for LCO2 transport vessels, storage, and injection units as the sector scales up.
