Carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration

Managing carbon in the energy and natural resources sector has become a strategic priority as the world faces a climate crisis. Industrial companies are turning to advanced technologies for carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) with the hopes of making innovative use of CO2. By supporting an efficient and sustainable circular economy, CCUS can help us address today's environmental challenges and improve performance.

Carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration

  1. YOUR CHALLENGES

    • Adapt your operation strategically to the carbon industry's synergies

      Carbon emitters: Discover opportunities to sequester or valorize captured CO2

      With facilities that generate emissions—from fossil fuel pre- and post-combustion, blue hydrogen production, oxy-fuel processes or other industrial processes—you're looking for a CO2 capture system to support your decarbonization strategy. While capturing carbon is a crucial first step, the real challenge lies in managing that captured CO2, either by sequestering or valorizing it.

      1. Valorization: Use captured CO₂ for your operational activities or sell it to a third party that can transform it into other value-added products.
      2. Sequestration: Store carbon—through geological, biological, oceanic and other forms of sequestration—to neutralize it and reduce atmospheric CO₂ concentrations.

      Navigating the many available technological solutions can be complex. But with support from a knowledgeable partner, you can:

      • Get a better understanding of the value chain to choose the technology best suited to your industry.
      • Seamlessly integrate CO₂ management into your existing operations.
      • Assess your investment capacity to make sure the solution can be successfully implemented.
      • Establish effective collaboration with industry players to optimize results.

      Carbon users: Make the right technological choice that delivers maximum efficiency and safety

      Making safe and efficient use of captured CO₂ starts with implementing advanced technologies and adapting them to your operations. There are three main options to choose from:

      1. Conversion: Convert CO₂ into third-party products, such as alternative fuels (e.g., methanol) and fertilizers.
      2. Bioconversion: Use biological processes to convert CO₂ into products like bioethanol, bioplastics and biofuels.
      3. Direct use: Make use of unaltered CO₂ in various industrial applications, including onsite production activities (as a coolant, for greenhouse supplementation, etc.).

      Your key concerns include leak prevention, continuous monitoring, and compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.

      CCUS technology and application suppliers: Find innovative ways to make processes technically sound and economically viable

      You help drive the transition to a low-carbon economy by meeting the needs of the industrial sector. You're also always looking for innovative solutions because you recognize that each company has its unique set of challenges. Your direct-air or at-source carbon capture processes need to be technically sound and economically viable at all times.

      To succeed, you need the right partners, such as engineering consultants who understand the entire value chain and have close working relationships with industrial companies. You're also looking for technical agility and business acumen to ensure that your CCUS solutions align with market needs and can be easily integrated into your customers' facilities.

  2. OUR EXPERTISE

    • An integrated approach to decarbonization while optimizing efficiency and performance

      Our expertise lies in our ability to take emerging carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) technologies from a lab environment, scale them for industrial applications and seamlessly integrate them into existing infrastructure—all while minimizing operational disruptions. With a solid network of industrial partners and an in-depth understanding of the technical challenges, we develop tailor-maid reliable and efficient solutions. BBA helps you meet your sustainability targets while optimizing your operations.

      1. End-to-end support, from strategy to implementing CCUS technologies

      To secure financing for your project, you need to demonstrate its technical, economic and environmental viability. We have the expertise to help. With experience supporting early CCUS adopters and technology suppliers, we take proven solutions and adapt them to your context.

      Our structured approach ensures a smooth transition. Our teams will make sure the carbon capture solution can be integrated into your operations without disrupting production and ensuring all systems are fully operational. We also offer ongoing operational support to optimize your CCUS infrastructure:

      • Assistance with securing financing and subsidies needed for your CCUS studies and project
      • Analysis of your needs, processes and CO2 reduction targets
      • Development of a decision matrix and pre-selection of potential solutions
      • Co-creation and preliminary mass-balance, energy and carbon assessments
      • Custom solution portfolio development
      • Technology and application assessment
      • Social and environmental responsibility plan
      • Solution study and design
      • Technology and energy integration
      • Operational support

      2. Waste heat valorization and energy efficiency

      Working directly in your facilities, we collaborate with your operational teams to identify opportunities to reuse waste heat. After analyzing thermal data, using techniques such as pinch-point analysis, and consulting with your team, we identify strategies to recover waste heat and transform energy losses into gains. Through this collaborative approach, we compile your data and observations along with our own findings, and then use this information to develop viable solutions to optimize your energy performance and reduce your operating costs.

      3. A modular approach to help you save time and money

      BBA has developed a novel modular approach to plant design projects that helps our clients save time and money. We apply this approach to CCUS projects. It involves prefabricating modular components on your site—even in remote areas—as this facilitates equipment transport and integration while minimizing operational disruptions. This method allows solutions to be installed quickly and safely, with reduced costs and lead times. It also provides flexibility for future expansion and minimizes operational risks.

      • Modular design to reduce costs and lead times
      • 3D modelling
      • Operational risk mitigation strategy

      4. Technology integration and supplier relationships

      We help CCUS technology suppliers and industrial companies establish strong working relationships. This involves drawing on our experience to establish a common language and ensure their operational realities are compatible. We integrate sophisticated processes, such as complex gas flow management, and optimize them to maximize energy efficiency and deliver the most value for our clients. At the same time, we strive to limit operational interruptions and offer perfectly orchestrated start-up and shutdown phases.

      5. Operations and corporate data optimization

      With a solid understanding of industrial operating environments and carbon capture infrastructure, we have the right knowledge to optimize processes to boost your efficiency and output—no matter your operational conditions. Taking into account your production capacity, environmental conditions and energy requirements, we use all available data to help you make an informed decision. We also make sure your operations meet regulatory requirements at all times and provide safe working conditions for your team.
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