Containership Upgraded with Complete Carbon Capture System

A Chinese shipyard recently completed the first retrofit of a fully functioning carbon capture system on a large containership, marking a significant step in the development and commercialization of this technology. The system, installed on the Ever Top, a Panama-registered containership with a capacity of 18,000 TEU, can conduct all phases of the carbon capture process, achieving a comprehensive CO2 capture rate of over 80 percent with high purity levels.

Developed by Qiyao Environmental Protection, the system uses amine absorbents to capture and separate CO2 in the ship’s exhaust, compressing and liquefying it for storage or industrial use. The installation was timed to coincide with the vessel’s 10-year class survey and overhaul at the Huarun Dadong Shipyard in Shanghai, showcasing the potential for carbon capture technology to be integrated into existing vessels.

The successful retrofit of the carbon capture system on the Ever Top demonstrates the progress being made in reducing energy requirements for CO2 capture operations. With the system now in place and operational, the vessel has resumed its service sailing between Asia and Europe, highlighting the potential for carbon capture technology to play a key role in reducing emissions from maritime transport.

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