Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd. (MOL) revealed its plans to install the innovative “Filtree System” on its LR1 Nexus Victoria tanker, an initiative that marks a milestone in the Japanese maritime industry. This CO₂ capture system , developed by Value Maritime BV (VM), also incorporates a SOx scrubber, placing MOL at the forefront of environmental technology.
Filtree: the CO2 capture system
The Filtree system will be implemented later this year, making this ship the first under the Japanese flag to be equipped with a technology that not only removes 99% of sulfur oxides (SOx) and particles from exhaust gases, but also enables carbon capture and storage (CCS). This last component is capable of separating and recovering up to 10% of the CO₂ from exhaust emissions.
The process by which CO₂ is captured involves absorbing the gas through a reaction with a specialized chemical on board the vessel. This chemical, once on land, is processed to separate CO₂, which is then distributed to various sectors such as greenhouses and synthetic fuel producers , providing efficient and beneficial use of the recovered carbon.
Reduction of emissions in the maritime sector
It is important to highlight that the Filtree system represents an advance in reducing emissions for existing ships, which are difficult to adapt to. cleaner fuels and also sets a new benchmark for the creation of a value chain in CO₂ capture, contributing significantly to efforts to achieve a carbon neutral society.
Importantly, investing in technologies such as the Filtree system benefits the environment, while potentially providing significant economic benefits. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels and harnessing CO₂ for commercial uses, shipping companies can comply with the strictest international environmental regulations and open new sources of income, strengthening their competitiveness in the global market.
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