Unique partnership makes scalable carbon capture technology a reality
Summary
The two companies have signed a Head of Agreement (HoA) contract underlining their commitment to harvesting more sustainable energy resources and are already on the verge of launching the first commercial prototype of their jointly created carbon capture system. The prototype brings together Ingersoll Rand’s blower and vacuum solutions with Aqualung’s membrane technology, to create a safe, absorbent-free, and highly compact carbon capture system for industrial gas and biogas. Blowers and vacuum pumps are required to provide a driving force in the membrane system, which led Aqualung to approach Ingersoll Rand, which boasts a broad multi-technology and equipment portfolio in this space. Kristof Suykerbuyk, Sustainable Energy Markets Manager EMEA, Ingersoll Rand commented: “Aqualung required an end-to-end solution, which could also be customised and scaled to meet the needs of businesses of any size. Aqualung has an abundance of projects kicking off over the next few years, teaming up with manufacturers in the cement, iron and steel, lime, lithium, exploration and production, gas turbine, shipping, coal, food, and waste industries.