Wärtsilä Unveils Carbon Capture Cutting Emissions by 70%

Wärtsilä has unveiled a groundbreaking carbon capture system designed to reduce vessel emissions by up to 70%, with the announcement made on May 7. This innovative technology has already been deployed in full scale aboard the Clipper Eris.

The system is installed on Solvang ASA’s LPG carrier Clipper Eris, where it captures emissions from all exhaust sources onboard. Testing of the system began in February, with trials conducted at sea to optimize performance and demonstrate its feasibility for retrofitting on existing ships.

The Clipper Eris, a Norwegian-flagged LPG tanker built in 2019, measures 159.9 meters in length with a beam of 25.64 meters and a gross tonnage of 19,428.

Wärtsilä has been developing this technology since 2019 at its research and testing center in Moss, Norway. Trials at the facility, along with real-world data from the Clipper Eris, confirm that emissions can be slashed by 70%. The company estimates the cost of capturing CO₂ using this system ranges from $54 to $76 per ton, factoring in both capital and operating expenses.

Wärtsilä’s carbon capture portfolio also includes SOx scrubbers, NOx reduction systems, and particulate filter systems. These solutions are adaptable to various vessel types and compatible with multiple fuel options, including HFO, MGO, methanol, and LNG.

The company describes this new carbon capture technology as a game-changer, poised to play a vital role in helping the maritime industry meet the International Maritime Organization’s 2050 emissions targets.