A trio of companies have announced a partnership aimed at advancing clean power generation in the UK with carbon capture technology.
Having signed an MOU, Rolls-Royce, ASCO Carbon Dioxide Ltd (ASCO) and Landmark Power Holdings Limited (LMPH) will target solutions for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from mtu gas reciprocating engines.
The captured CO2 will be used in various industries such as food production, e-fuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), cement and plastic production – or stored if permanent sequestration is preferred.
According to the agreement, Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division will lend its experience and global network in decentralised power generation while LMPH will leverage its patented technology which focuses on high efficiency decarbonised combined heat and power (CHP) projects.
Equipped with over 50 years of experience in developing carbon capture plants, ASCO will deliver insights and solutions to enhance scalability and efficiency.
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“We are thrilled to embark on this collaborative journey with Rolls-Royce Power Systems and ASCO Carbon Dioxide,” said Mick Avison, Founder and Managing Director of LMPH.
He labelled the partnership as an ‘important milestone’ in the mission to combat climate change, adding, “It’s a collective ambition that we should innovate together to find long-term solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.”
The technology to be used is highlighted by a decarbonised power generation and carbon capture plant under construction in Rhodesia, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Developed by LMPH under its FLEXPOWER PLUS concept, it will use mtu engines and ASCO technology to support the UK grid, provide local power and convert CO2 waste into food-grade CO2.
According to Ralph Spring, CEO of ASCO, the company has already achieved scaling effects due to the modularisation concept which he believes will help fostering carbon capture in the energy industry.
“We want to serve hard-to-abate industries with a cost-effective solution and this cooperation is a huge step into the right direction.”
The UK Government recently announced its ambition for the UK to become a world leader in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, with a target to remove ten million tonnes of CO2 by 2030.
A separate plan unveiled last year sets out the government’s strategy to create a new competitive UK CCUS market by 2035, delivering new jobs and supporting Net Zero.
The CCUS Vision outlines the UK’s journey from government-supported early projects to a competitive market by 2035. This shift could see UK firms vying to construct carbon capture facilities and offer services globally, potentially adding £5bn ($6.3bn) annually to the economy by 2050.
