Air Liquide’s Cryocap™ LQ Technology Selected for Stockholm Exergi BECCS Project

Air Liquide’s Cryocap™ LQ Technology Selected for Stockholm Exergi’s BECCS Project

Stockholm Exergi, the energy company in Stockholm, has chosen Air Liquide’s innovative large-scale CO2 liquefaction technology, Cryocap™ LQ, to be a part of its Bio-Energy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) project. This technology is a significant addition to Air Liquide’s portfolio of proprietary technologies that are paving the way for the development of large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chains.

The CO2 liquefaction solution provided by Air Liquide will allow for the transportation of CO2 over long distances to carbon sinks for permanent storage, ultimately contributing to the viability of CCS projects and the emergence of a low-carbon industry. As part of the agreement, Air Liquide will supply the CO2 liquefaction technology and equipment for the BECCS project to be constructed at an existing biomass plant in Stockholm.

The Cryocap™ LQ CO2 liquefaction unit supplied by Air Liquide will be one of the largest in the world, with a capacity of 3500 tons per day. The BECCS facility aims to liquefy and store approximately 8 million tons of biogenic CO2 over the first 10 years of operation. This project is supported by the European Innovation Fund, highlighting its importance in promoting innovative low-carbon technologies.

Air Liquide’s Cryocap™ LQ technology, known for its chemical-free, non-flammable process and compact design, will also enable the recovery and reuse of heat generated from the process to supply Stockholm’s district heating network. Philippe Merino, Group Vice President supervising Engineering & Construction at Air Liquide, expressed his pleasure in the selection of Air Liquide’s technology for the Stockholm Exergi CCS project, emphasizing the company’s commitment to contributing to a low-carbon society.

Overall, this partnership between Air Liquide and Stockholm Exergi represents a significant step towards achieving decarbonization goals and creating a sustainable future through innovative technologies and expertise in the field of carbon capture and storage.