Recycling carbon for cleaner powered logistics

The system is a clever and sustainable application that in real-time captures 30% of the CO2 emissions generated by combustion engines and stores it in portable batteries.

“The Carbon Capture and Utilisation system is one of many Samskip initiatives and is also an important step towards reaching the sustainability targets outlined in our latest sustainability report, as we demonstrate our commitment to Samskip’s Science Based Target initiative of reaching Net-Zero by 2040,” said Erik Hofmeester, head of fleet management, Samskip.

”We are very excited to launch our first vessel using the CCU system to reduce our emissions, store and utilise the captured CO2 to support other businesses to reduce their use of natural gas. This is the definition of sustainability.”

Clever system

The portable batteries can be delivered to businesses that utilise CO2 such as agricultural clients and greenhouses which currently use gas-powered machinery to create the CO2 needed.

Captured CO2 can then immediately be used bypassing the need for the gas-powered machinery, in turn reducing the use of natural gas.

The Samskip organisation has long been recognised as a leader in green logistics and sustainability. It has just received the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2023 based on its performance in Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.

The recent installation of Samskip’s first CO2 exhaust gas cleaning system on one of its shortsea vessels was performed while docked at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander.

Royal Niestern Sander is widely respected for its innovative and sustainable ship designs, conversions and projects.

Bart Volgers, director, Niestern Sander Repair, said that in recent years, the yard has seen more and more ship owners invest in sustainable applications for their ships.

”Such systems effectively reduce harmful emissions while considerably extending the lifespan of such a ship in this era where strict requirements for sustainability are becoming increasingly necessary,” he said.

”We are proud that a pioneer like Samskip is taking on such a project together with our yard.”