Carbon capture
Carbon capture technologies play a key role in achieving net zero. With a big portfolio of successfully completed projects, Ramboll is a leading carbon capture consulting advisor in this fast-growing industry.
The path to decarbonisation runs through carbon capture
Carbon capture is a viable solution for hard-to-abate industries, enabling them to continue operations while significantly reducing their carbon emissions.
Carbon capture technologies capture CO2 emissions directly at their origin. The capturing process effectively prevents these greenhouse gases from being released into the atmosphere, significantly reducing the impact on global warming.
Ramboll offers world-class experience in carbon capture consulting and acts as a frontrunner of the technologies used at all phases of carbon capture projects.
Our expertise builds on many years of experience within capture of CO2 from industrial sources such as cement, steel, refineries, waste-to-energy, biomass, natural gas, pulp & paper, and lime factories or through direct air capture.
We are more than 70 dedicated carbon capture project managers and specialists and more than 200 project managers and specialists offering transport and logistics, interim storage, shipping, geological storage, and power-to-X services in connection to CCUS.
carbon capture projects
Ramboll has worked on more than 200 carbon capture projects and more than 210 successful green hydrogen projects.
Carbon capture is one of the few technology options that can significantly reduce direct CO2 emissions (including process emissions) from the industry sector, which produces one-quarter of global CO2 emissions
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We know the carbon capture industry
While proven carbon capture technologies are available and the strategic objective is clear, challenges remain in deploying carbon capture projects at large scale. Appropriate financial frameworks are being developed, the industry is young, and the technologies remain costly.
We know the carbon capture technology and EPC suppliers and we are skilled in identifying potential issues and pitfalls within carbon capture integration. Furthermore, we understand the business case and know how to avoid high CAPEX cost, while enabling low OPEX costs.
We are acquainted with all technical risks and environmental challenges associated with both interim and final storage. We understand the regulatory framework related to CO2 transport, and we know the uncertainties for CO2 offtake in power-to-X.
We provide a unique mix of technical and commercial carbon capture consulting services
We embrace work in the full spectrum of the carbon capture value chain, from carbon capture, to transport, utilisation, and/or storage. Our services encompass all carbon capture project phases, providing the necessary technical and commercial carbon capture consulting services required to navigate project complexities:
- Project development: Ramboll knows and understands the carbon and energy market trends, drivers, challenges, business models, and prerequisites for operational excellence. We offer strategic and commercial expertise to enable successful execution of carbon capture projects, including the development of road maps, go-to-market strategies, business cases, and market sizing
- Outline design: We have comprehensive experience with carbon capture engineering design, integration, and cost, which is essential for a successful carbon capture project. We have experience with all facets of carbon capture technologies, including amine capture, oxyfuel, membrane, cryo, chilled ammonia, HPC, PSA, CO2 compression, CO2 pipeline, storage, loading, and liquefaction
- Permitting: We provide our clients with support in obtaining permits and maintaining compliance and are well-versed in the various issues unique to carbon capture projects, including air quality, risk management, ESG strategies, and decarbonisation strategies.
- Procurement: During the procurement process, we act as the clients’ Owner’s Engineer/ EPCM, responsible for contract and project management of the EPC carbon capture project. Moreover, we are highly skilled with Engineering of Balance of Plant (BOP) and design review of the carbon capture plant.
- Implementation: Ramboll masters all the technical disciplines associated with the design, construction and operation of carbon capture facilities including contract management.
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Engineering and design
Creating a more sustainable future through engineering and design excellence for our clients.
Planning and project management
Businesses require that their projects, programmes, and portfolios are efficient, reliable and value-creating. We deliver certainty, whilst maximising results and protecting schedules, costs, and reputation
Health, safety and risk
Combining scientific, design and technical expertise with global reach and experience, we deliver pragmatic and sustainable solutions that are protective of human health and safety.
FEATURED PROJECTS
A carbon capture plant at the Amager Bakke waste-to-Energy facility is a pivotal element for the city of Copenhagen to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest cement producers and the sole producer in Sweden, is set to cut all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at its Slite cement plant by 2030, contributing to the decarbonisation of one of the world’s most polluting industries.
Europe’s largest carbon capture and storage project.
To support the country's net zero target, Sysav, a municipal waste company, is exploring carbon capture and storage at their waste-to-energy plant in Malmö. The company aims to be carbon neutral by 2030.
FEATURED PROJECTS
What we offer
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Project development
Due diligences, market and stakeholder assessment, business case development, go-to-market strategies, carbon capture road maps, regulatory and legal advisory (e.g., guidance on funding schemes), and strategies related to EU taxonomy and decarbonisation.
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Feasibility & Basis of design
Technical and economic feasibility, layout development, input to planning & permitting, risk assessments, technical concept & integration, and procurement strategies.
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Procurement
Pre-qualification of contractors, contractor FEED studies, pre-FEED studies, develop procurement documentation (technical & commercial conditions), tender packages, and contract management.
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Detailed design
Detailed design of balance of plant, supervision and design review of contractor’s detailed design of plant including final 3D layout, risk assessment, and updated budget & time scheduling.
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Construction & commissioning
Implementation management including site inspections, contractors’ manufacturing of equipment, site preparations, and mechanical & civil construction, cold & hot commission, trial operation. performance test, safety procedures, and review of documentation.
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Operation & maintenance
Final takeover certificates, operational follow-ups, studies for energy optimisation options, operation of pilot and demonstration plants, studies of solvent optimisation and health.
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Burçin Temel McKenna
Global Head of Carbon Capture
Energy