Aramco has teamed up with Carbon Clean and Samsung E&A to test a carbon capture system at one of its facilities. The project will use Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology to trap carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas turbine emissions.
According to Carbon Clean, its CycloneCC technology is a compact system that takes up half the space of traditional carbon capture setups, cutting installation costs by up to 50%. The collaboration is part of Aramco’s broader efforts to adopt innovative carbon reduction solutions.
Ali A. Al-Meshari, Aramco’s Senior Vice President of Technology Oversight & Coordination, commented on the partnership, saying, “I am excited about this collaboration with Carbon Clean and Samsung to demonstrate this promising new technology in one of our facilities. If successful, this demonstration will pave the way for the wider deployment of this technology with partners in the Kingdom and beyond.”
Carbon Clean CEO Aniruddha Sharma called the project a key step, “Aramco and Samsung Ventures are investors in Carbon Clean, so we’re proud to deepen our relationship through this partnership.”
“This first-of-a-kind deployment capturing very low concentrations of CO2 is a key milestone in scaling up and commercialising CycloneCC. Its compact, modular design should be easily integrated with gas turbines, delivering high performance carbon capture in an industrial setting where space is typically limited.”
Samsung E&A is handling the design and construction of the unit, which will be installed on a turbine exhaust stack. This setup will provide essential data on how the system performs under real-world conditions.
Cheon Hong Park, Executive Vice President at Samsung E&A, highlighted the project’s broader goals, adding, “We are excited to collaborate with Aramco and Carbon Clean to support their carbon-reduction goals. This project aligns with our mission to deliver innovative solutions that help industries reduce their environmental impact. With the successful execution of the demonstration, I hope that Samsung E&A contributes to Aramco’s carbon reduction ambition, including future scale-up.”
The CycloneCC system uses two advanced techniques—rotating packed beds and Carbon Clean’s custom APBS-CDRMax solvent—to maximise efficiency, even in tight industrial spaces.
A broader push for clean energy
Aramco has been ramping up its efforts to tackle emissions by working with industry partners on cutting-edge technologies. At the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), Aramco and Gulf Cryo are testing solutions for low-carbon hydrogen production and carbon capture. These trials, taking place at Gulf Cryo’s Applications and Technologies Center, aim to refine these innovations for larger-scale use, aligning with Aramco’s goal to achieve Net Zero emissions from its operated assets by 2050.
In another initiative, Aramco has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) to explore building a facility in Saudi Arabia to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This proposed plant would use materials like used cooking oil and animal fat to create cleaner jet fuel, helping to cut emissions from the aviation industry.
