8.CO2 Solutions by SAIPEM
Carbon capture per year (in tonnes of CO2): 11,000
CO2 Solutions is a carbon capture technology developed by the Italian engineering and energy services company Saipem, in 1997. The technology uses an enzyme-based approach to capture carbon dioxide from industrial emissions, such as those from power plants, cement factories, and steel mills.
One of the key advantages of the CO2 Solutions technology is its ability to capture carbon dioxide at a lower cost than traditional carbon capture techniques, such as amine-based solvents. Additionally, the use of enzymes allows for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly process, as it does not require toxic chemicals or produce harmful byproducts.
7.LanzaTech
Carbon capture per year (in tonnes of CO2): 150,000
LanzaTech is a biotechnology company that specialises in developing and commercialising carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology. The company was founded in New Zealand in 2005 by Dr. Sean Simpson and has since expanded to locations around the world, including the United States, China, India, and Europe.
LanzaTech's CCU technology involves capturing waste gases, such as those produced by industrial processes, and converting them into valuable chemicals and fuels using microorganisms.In addition to its CCU technology, LanzaTech is also developing other technologies to address climate change, such as a process to convert carbon dioxide into new materials, such as polymers and plastics.
6.Carbon Clean
Carbon capture in 2022 (in tonnes of CO2): 335,745
Carbon Clean Solutions Limited, also known as Carbon Clean, is a company that provides low-cost carbon capture technology to help reduce carbon emissions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in London, UK, with additional offices in India and the United States.
Carbon Clean's technology uses a proprietary solvent to capture carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes, such as power plants and cement factories. The captured CO2 is then separated from the solvent and compressed into a pure form, which can be transported and stored for reuse or permanently sequestered underground.
5.Aker Carbon Capture
Carbon capture per year (in tonnes of CO2): 400,000
Aker Carbon Capture, a subsidiary of Aker Solutions, is a leading player in the carbon sequestration industry. The company went public in 2020, listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange and currently has a market cap of $750.65 million.
Aker Carbon Capture utilises its own proprietary carbon capture technology to capture CO2 from waste flue gases generated by various industries, such as oil refineries and cement plants. The company's modular solutions are designed for easy transport and installation, and it also provides offshore and integrated solutions.
