Carbon capture, utilisation and storage

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) plays a key role in achieving net zero. With a big portfolio of successfully completed projects, Ramboll is a leading advisor in this fast-growing industry.

The path to decarbonisation runs through carbon capture

CCUS 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, utilisation, transport, and storage and acts as a frontrunner of the technologies used at all phases of CCUS.

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 50 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.

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Ramboll has worked on more than 180 carbon capture projects and more than 210 successful green hydrogen projects.

CCUS 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

The International Energy Agency

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We know the carbon capture industry

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While proven capture technologies are available and the strategic objective is clear, challenges remain in deploying CCUS on a 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 advisory which is essential for successful CCUS projects

We embrace work in the full spectrum of the CCUS value chain, from carbon capture, to transport, utilisation, and /or storage. Our services encompass all project phases, providing the necessary technical and commercial advisory services required to navigate the complexities of CCUS projects:

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 CCUS 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 design, integration, and cost, which is essential for a successful CCUS project. We have experience with all facets of carbon capture, including amine capture, oxyfuel, membrane, cryo, chilled ammonia, HPC, PSA, CO₂compression, 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 CCUS, including air quality, risk management, ESG strategies, and decarbonisation strategies.
Procurement: During the procurement process, we act as the clients’ Owner’s Engineer/ EPCM, where Ramboll is responsible for contract and project management of the EPC 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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Carbon capture for a net zero Copenhagen

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.

Carbon capture and storage at Slite cement plant in Sweden

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.

Greensand carbon capture and storage

Europe’s largest carbon capture and storage project.

Carbon capture and underground storage plan for Heidelberg Cement plant in Slite

What we offer

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Project development
Due diligences, market and stakeholder assessment, business case development, go-to-market strategies, CCUS 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.