ABS awards ECOLOG industry-first LCO2 carrier ISM DOC

Athens-headquartered carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) specialist ECOLOG is moving ahead on its plans to build a fleet of LCO2 carriers. ABS has now awarded the company an industry first ISM Document of Compliance (DOC) for the operation of liquified CO2 carriers. The DOC was awarded on behalf of the Bermuda flag administration and was awarded after ABS audited ECOLOG to verify compliance with the International Safety Management Code.

ECOLOG, which like LNG carrier operator...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/abs-awards-ecolog-industry-first-lco2-carrier-ism-doc/

Shearwater wins survey for UK offshore carbon capture and storage project

Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded a contract by Spirit Energy for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the UK. It relates to Spirit Energy’s license award by the UK’s North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) to repurpose the North and South Morecambe gas fields for carbon capture and...

https://splash247.com/shearwater-wins-survey-for-uk-offshore-carbon-capture-and-storage-project/

Carbon Capture A Key For Emission Management

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In the ongoing effort to address the environmental impact of marine transportation, carbon capture technology is emerging as a promising solution. Intercargo Chairman, Dimitris Fafalios, stresses the need for comprehensive regulations and highlights the potential of carbon capture in managing emissions from existing fleets, as reported by Seatrade-maritime. 

  • Intercargo Chairman calls for comprehensive decarbonization regulations, stressing the need for...

https://mfame.guru/carbon-capture-a-key-for-emission-management/

Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage Feasibility Studies from Wärtsilä

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Wärtsilä offers onboard carbon capture and storage feasibility studies, mentions a Wartsila news source.

CCS-Ready scrubbers

With CCS-Ready scrubbers now being sold at pace, Wärtsilä’s studies across a range of vessel types come as next step in rapidly accelerating trajectory for CCS in shipping.

Technology group Wärtsilä is now offering carbon capture and storage (CCS) feasibility studies to shipowners and operators, in another milestone on its journey to research, develop and...

https://mfame.guru/onboard-carbon-capture-and-storage-feasibility-studies-from-wartsila/

The U.S. Unveils Plans For Large Carbon Capture Facilities

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will spend $1.2 billion for two pioneering facilities—one in Texas, the other in Louisiana—that will remove millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually from the atmosphere using a technology known as direct air capture (DAC). 

Combating Global Warming

Part of a controversial effort to combat global warming, the awards represent the first phase of $3.5 billion in funding for DAC hubs set aside in last...

https://mfame.guru/the-u-s-unveils-plans-for-large-carbon-capture-facilities/

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