European power plant receives carbon capture technology from a South Korean company

Hanwha Power Systems, a leading provider of comprehensive solutions across the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) value chain, has signed a contract to deliver CO2 Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) compressors for a CCUS facility at a new combined-cycle power plant in Europe. The power plant, scheduled to begin commercial operations at the end of 2028, is a significant milestone in driving industrial decarbonization.

Located in Europe, the power plant is designed to minimize carbon emissions and utilizes CCUS technology. The new facility structure allows for real-time capture and treatment of CO2 emissions. The MVR system, supplied by Hanwha Power Systems, will play a crucial role in this endeavour.

The MVR compressors will enhance energy efficiency by compressing low-pressure steam and converting it into high-temperature steam for reuse. This process will enable significant reductions in both energy consumption and operating expenditure (OPEX) through efficient heat recovery.

The MVR compressors supply stable high-temperature steam to the stripper, which separates CO2 from amine solutions. The system reuses low-temperature steam generated during the process, maintaining continuous capture cycles. This reuse of low-temperature steam reduces overall plant energy consumption and operating costs.

"We are proud to be a part of this project," said Gi-hoon Do, Head of Equipment Business Division at Hanwha Power Systems. "This project positions our company as a trusted technology leader in the emerging field of CCUS."

Hanwha Power Systems offers a full lineup of CO2 compression solutions exceeding 150 bar. The company's CO2 compression solutions support storage (enhanced oil recovery (EOR), sequestration), utilization, and transportation.

The project introduces CCUS technology to a next-generation combined-cycle power plant. Hanwha Power Systems aims to continue leveraging its technological expertise and execution capabilities to be a key partner in achieving global carbon neutrality goals.

With this contract, Hanwha Power Systems has expanded its business portfolio into the low-carbon power generation market. The company's MVR compressors ensure system reliability in the CO2 capture process, making them an essential component of the CCUS facility.

This collaboration marks a significant step towards a more sustainable future, demonstrating Hanwha Power Systems' commitment to driving industrial decarbonization and contributing to the global efforts towards carbon neutrality.