Shanghai, China – CSSC Power (Group) Corporation Limited (CPGC) is set to install its advanced Onboard Carbon Capture System (OCCS) on multiple liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, utilizing BASF’s OASE® blue technology. The two parties signed a Framework Agreement on the actual ship application of the OCCS at the 2024 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo in Technologies, Products, and Achievements (“Shanghai Carbon Neutrality Expo”, CNE). CPGC’s OCCS aims to drive the low-carbon transformation and promote sustainable development in the shipping industry. OASE blue is BASF’s gas treatment technology designed for CO2 capture application in flue gas, known for its low energy consumption, low solvent losses, and flexible operating range.
The actual ship application marks a significant milestone in the partnership, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties at the CNE in 2023 and the successful completion of system prototype testing. Currently, CPGC and BASF are collaborating on optimizing the detailed design of the OCCS unit based on actual ship conditions, aiming for commercial applications on different types of ships. Over the past year, CPGC and BASF have conducted technical performance tests on the system prototype, validated by marine classification societies including the American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai.
Chen Haifeng, General Manager of the Environmental Protection Business Department at CPGC, stated, “Guided by global carbon reduction goals and the megatrend of low-carbon transformation in the shipping industry, CPGC, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has proactively undertaken the responsibility of promoting low-carbon development in the shipping industry with a forward-looking vision. We have worked closely with BASF to jointly address greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry and build a brighter future for low-carbon shipping. CPGC will continue to drive innovation and breakthroughs in low-carbon shipping technology, making every vessel a solid force in protecting our blue planet.”
Dr. Michael Becker, Senior Vice President of Intermediates Asia Pacific at BASF, added, “We are pleased to deepen our cooperation with CPGC, which boasts expertise in research and development, manufacturing, and supply of marine power systems. By incorporating BASF’s gas treatment expertise, we are dedicated to tackling the challenges of energy efficiency improvement and emission reduction in the maritime sector to meet the growing demand for maritime decarbonization.”
