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PORT UNREADINESS PROVING BARRIER TO OCCS: A study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and Arup, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) system as a practicable decarbonisation solution. Whilst the technologies required for offloading onboard captured CO2 exist at high levels of maturity, safe operationalisation of captured CO2 transfer by trained personnel has not been demonstrated. The report, titled Concept study to offload onboard captured CO₂, found that while a limited number of ports possess the infrastructure to offload liquefied CO2 (LCO2), they are primarily designed to handle food-grade CO2. The higher purity standards that accompany this use limits the interoperability of facilities to handle onboard captured CO2. The study examined more than 10 planned LCO2 related infrastructure projects worldwide. Located near, or with transport links from, CO2-emitting industrial clusters, these projects are likely to handle much larger volumes of captured CO2 than that from OCCS systems; port infrastructure needed for offloading, storing and transporting onboard captured CO2 will likely need to be integrated with these projects for economies of scale. However, as many of such projects remain in concept phase and have not reached Final Investment Decision (FID), ports have not proceeded with offloading infrastructure investments. This chicken-and-egg dilemma highlights the overall infancy of the carbon value chain. Furthermore, introducing LCO2 offloading into already complex port operations will likely impact port efficiency and operational performance. The need for additional buffer zones to address the safety concerns of LCO2 handling and storage will also add to existing space constraints at ports and terminals. The nine-month long study aimed to address a gap in the onboard carbon capture value chain. OCCS has recently gained traction as a potential interim solution to help international shipping meet IMO’s emissions reduction targets, with potential deliberations at future Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) sessions. While achieving emissions reductions through OCCS hinges on successfully integrating a shipboard-compatible system within space constraints, equally important is addressing the fate of captured CO2 by establishing its utilisation or sequestration pathways. The study complements GCMD’s Project REMARCCABLE (Realising Maritime Carbon Capture to demonstrate the Ability to Lower Emissions) by addressing the feasibility of OCCS as a practicable, end-to-end solution at scale. For OCCS systems to be operationally feasible, the industry needs to develop a collaborative ecosystem to enable the value chain for managing captured CO2.

A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), Lloyd's Register and ARUP, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage systems. #carboncapture #CO2storage #CO2capture #emissions https://bit.ly/48ZGkTu

Report on the study commissioned by Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and ARUP has been kindly released by GCMD. It looks into various technologies, provisions for onboard storage, requirements for offloading, safety considerations and the whole value chain for carbon capture.  An excellent source of information. #lloydsregister #carboncapture #decarbonisation

A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with LR and Arup, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) systems as a practicable decarbonisation solution. The report found that while the technologies required for offloading onboard captured CO₂ exist at high levels of maturity, safe operationalisation of captured CO₂ transfer by trained personnel has not been demonstrated. Read more and download the report: https://loom.ly/eWcUjYM #EnergyTransition #CarbonCapture #CCS

Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) system A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and ARUP, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) system as a practicable decarbonisation solution.

A recent study by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd's Register and ARUP, has identified that low port readiness is a significant obstacle to the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems as a viable decarbonization solution. The study highlights that inefficient ports could lead to longer waiting times, resulting in increased costs and operational risks. It is essential to address this bottleneck to enable the shipping industry to move forward towards a sustainable future.

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo / Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America NEWS: In collaboration with Lloyd's Register (LR) and Arup, the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has released a report that has identified low #port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems as a practicable decarbonization solution. Although the technologies required for offloading onboard captured CO2 exist at high levels of maturity, the report found that safe operationalization of captured CO2 transfer by trained personnel has not been demonstrated. The report, titled Concept study to offload onboard captured CO₂, found that while a limited number of ports possess the infrastructure to offload liquefied CO2 (LCO2), they are primarily designed to handle food-grade CO2. The higher purity standards that accompany this use limit the interoperability of facilities to handle onboard captured CO2. By considering the needs of the entire value chain, this study evaluated four concept configurations of offloading infrastructure from a possible 162 scenarios, identified the operational standards and safety guidelines for handling LCO2, developed models for the quantification of costs for scaled-up infrastructure, articulated manpower competency frameworks for offloading operations, and analyzed the potential regulatory scenarios needed to address the current uncertainties surrounding LCO2 offloading from OCCS. Full article, featuring Prof. Lynn Loo, CEO of GCMD, Nicholas Brown, CEO of LR and Robert Cooke, design lead of Arup: https://lnkd.in/eXxBM2w4

The construction of a substation forms part of the €130 million Nexigen Project to electrify the Port de Barcelona’s cruise and ferry terminals, expected to eliminate up to 66,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from port activity #cruise #shipping #sustainability

A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd's Register and Arup, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) system as a practicable decarbonisation solution. Whilst the technologies required for offloading onboard captured CO2 exist at high levels of maturity, safe operationalisation of captured CO2 transfer by trained personnel has not been demonstrated. https://lnkd.in/dzKuBz3M

Against a backdrop of tightening regulations and rising societal concerns over air quality, the contribution of ports and harbors to a more sustainable maritime sector is becoming increasingly clear. Electrification of these facilities is a complex, investment-heavy process requiring collaboration between multiple stakeholders, but there are long-term benefits for operators. Alleviating the bottlenecks can be costly. Bilal Malla, business development manager - maritime solutions heavy transport at Vattenfall Network Solutions, says that ports are often operating with heavily strained grid connections that restrict the ability to electrify land vehicles and equipment such as cranes, and supply power to vessels. The company has developed a power-as-a-service solution, investing in grid and infrastructure upgrades, handling compliance, regulatory and other environmental issues, and then charging ports a yearly fee to use the solution. #ports #sustainability #netzero