In a move aimed at helping its power generation customers achieve their net zero goals, Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division has joined forces with combined heat and power specialist Landmark Power Holdings (LMPH), and carbon capture expert ASCO to drive the development of carbon capture technology for gas reciprocating engines
The three organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pool their collective expertise in the development of a scaleable technology that will enable carbon capture from Rolls Royce’s range of mtu power generator systems.
The plan is to make the captured CO2 available for use in industries such as food production, Efuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), cement and plastic production or alternatively to transport it for permanent storage.
“We are convinced that CO2 capture and storage systems in combination with our mtu gas gensets are an important building block on the way to Net Zero.” said Tobias Ostermaier, President Stationary Power Solutions at Rolls-Royce Power Systems. “As a complement to renewable energy sources, internal combustion engines can already provide clean, cost-effective and extremely reliable power generation.”
Ralph Spring, CEO of ASCO Carbon Dioxide, added: “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 technology that will be used in the scalable solution is already showcased in a decarbonised flexible power generation and carbon capture plant that is currently under construction in Rhodesia, Nottinghamshire in the UK. The plant will support the UK electricity grid, providing power for those living in the area, while turning the resulting CO2 emissions into food-grade carbon dioxide.
