Accelerating Carbon Capture Innovations
Accelerated deployment of integrated CCUS chains based on solvent capture technology
AURORA is a collaborative project funded by the European Union’s HORIZON EUROPE programme dedicated to optimising and qualifying the open, non-proprietary CESAR1 solvent-based carbon capture technology for commercial deployment.
Meet us at our next event
Latest News & Updates
Join us at the European Cement Decarbonisation Summit 2024 | Oct. 30th – 31st in Hamburg (Germany)
We are excited to announce that the AURORA project, coordinated by SINTEF, will be prominently featured at the upcoming European Cement Decarbonisation Summit 2024. Representing SINTEF, Hanne Kvamsdal will present the project’s groundbreaking findings and share valuable lessons learned throughout its development. This prestigious event, organised by ACI, will take…
ESCAPE34-PSE24 European Symposium on Computer-Aided Process Engineering | Florence, June 2 to 6, 2024
Symposium Highlights Explore our Work Presented at ESCAPE34-PSE24 in Florence from June 2 to 6, 2024 Discover the groundbreaking advances in process systems engineering and CO2 capture technology from our project partners SINTEF and Cybernetica. Their collaborative paper on the optimal control of solvent-based CO2 capture plants will be presented…
Throwback on the “Transition to the Zero-Carbon target” conference organised by HERACLES (AURORA project partner)
On 21 March, HERACLES, a partner in the AURORA project, was pleased to host its conference on "Transition to Zero Carbon" (see agenda below) in the auditorium of the Greek Technical Chamber, Magnesia Dpt. The event coincided with a visit by SINTEF and ACC teams to the Volos cement plant.…
AURORA Project Featured on CEMBUREAU’s Map of Innovation Projects
We are thrilled to announce that the AURORA project, a pioneering initiative in carbon capture and utilization, has been added to CEMBUREAU's prestigious Map of Innovation Projects as of March 2024. This recognition underscores the significant strides AURORA is making in the field of industrial decarbonization. AURORA, funded under the…
GHGT-17 – Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies conference conference in Calgary, Canada | October, 20-24
In October, the AURORA project partners will take part in the 17th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT-17) from 20th-24th October 2024, in Calgary Canada to present their work on: CESAR1 solvent degradation in pilot and laboratory scale The non-proprietary CESAR1 amine blend has been widely studied for…
On-site flue gas characterization carried out by SINTEF at Motor Oil Refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthos, Greece
Motor Oil had the pleasure of welcoming its AURORA partners at the Refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthos, Greece, last week, 11th to 15th March 2024. The whole week was devoted to on-site measurements carried out by SINTEF experts, using specialised instruments for gas and particle analysis on the hydrogen production…
2nd LCA to CCUS and alternative fuels workshop | co-hosted by ACCSESS and ConsenCUS projects
On Thursday 12 March, the AURORA project, represented by Stuart Scott from the University of Cambridge, participated to the 2nd LCA to CCUS and alternative fuels workshop, co-hosted by sister projects ACCSESS and ConsenCUS. The workshop, moderated by Kristin Jordal and Adriana Reyes-Lúa from SINTEF Energy Research, and Dirk Koppert…
International Women’s Day – Let’s celebrate our female researchers: interview with Peipei Chen!
The AURORA project is pleased to dedicate this article to our female researchers to promote their work and careers around the decarbonisation of CO2-intensive industries such as refining, cement, and materials recycling, as sectors where other alternatives towards climate neutrality do not exist yet. As part of the AURORA project,…
International Women’s Day – Let’s celebrate our female researchers: interview with Hanne Kvamsdal!
The AURORA project is pleased to dedicate this article to our female researchers to promote their work and careers around the decarbonisation of CO2-intensive industries such as refining, cement, and materials recycling, as sectors where other alternatives towards climate neutrality do not exist yet. As part of the AURORA project,…
The methodology for full chain CCUS assessment and cluster development is established
The first deliverable of Work Package 5 on the Full chain CCUS assessment has been issued. This report results from continuous discussions and workshop between all partners during the first year. It is co-authored by TotalEnergies, SINTEF, UNIROMA1 and Cambridge University. Links between the different blocks of a full CCUS…
Our Publications
Research & Reports
Conference publication – Optimal Control of Industrial Solvent-Based CO2 Capture PlantsConference publication
This publication, prepared by our project partners Cybernetica and SINTEF Industry, is a proceeding from the 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering and the 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (ESCAPE34/PSE24), held in Florence, Italy, from June 2-6, 2024. Solutions for advanced control of CO2 capture processes…
Conference abstract – GHGT-17: “Storage potential evaluation of eastern Mediterranean area as final step of the full chainassessment”
The last step of the CCUS full chain is represented by geological storage, when the CO2 is injected, via injection wells, into the deep sub-surface at a carefully selected site (such as a saline aquifer or a depleted oil/gas field). This work describes the methodology and the results adopted by…
Conference abstract – GHGT-17: “CESAR1 solvent degradation in pilot and laboratory scale”
The non-proprietary CESAR1 amine blend has been widely studied for use as a solvent for post-combustion CO2 capture. 1–5 Despite of its relative popularity in the solvent market, there are still many knowledge gaps connected to the stability of CESAR1. The mixture of 2-amino-2-methyl propanol (AMP, CAS 124-68-5) and piperazine…
Conference presentation – CO₂GeoNet Open Forum: “Exploring CCUS chains in Belgium and Greece based on open-access CESAR1 solvent capture technology”
Read our project partner's presentation on "Exploring CCUS chains in Belgium and Greece based on open-access CESAR1 solvent capture technology", by Anette Mathisen – (SINTEF), Hanne Kvamsdal (SINTEF), Stephane Jouenne (Totale Energies), Sabina Bigi (Sapienza University of Rome). See presentation
Abstract – PCCC-7: “The impact of solvent degradation products on operation and environment”
Abstract Solvent degradation during the CO2 capture process is known to reduce capture capacity, increase corrosivity, emissions and solvent toxicity, and complicate operation of the plant. The wide variety in degradation compounds include charged species, typically referred to as heat stable salt (HSS), amides, acids, nitrosamines, small volatile organic compounds,…
Abstract – TCCS-12: Kinetics of the Absorption of CO2 into aqueous loaded solutions of AMP and AMP/PZ
Abstract Amine-based absorption is currently the most advanced and cost-effective means of postcombustion CO2 capture among the different technologies that can be used (Dutcher et al., 2015). Much work has been done to reduce energy consumption, which constitutes one of the major penalties to the absorption process. Therefore, when it…
Abstract – PCCC7: Development needs and knowledge gaps of CESAR1 solvent
Abstract The reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is a major global challenge in the fight against climate change. Among the various technologies available for post-combustion CO2 capture, amine-based absorption is currently considered the most advanced and cost-effective[1]. However, the absorption process incurs a significant energy penalty, prompting research efforts…
Abstract – TCCS-12: Towards understanding CESAR1 degradation
A reason why aqueous ethanolamine (MEA) is still considered a benchmark solvent for CO2 capture by some, despite of its relatively high energy consumption and relative instability compared to other solvents, is the abundance of knowledge and public data on MEA performance and chemistry. With more than 50 identified degradation…
Abstract – TCCS-12: “AURORA – ACCELERATED DEPLOYMENT OF INTEGRATED CCUS CHAINS BASED ON SOLVENT CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY”
ABSTRACT AURORA is a three and a half year HORIZON Europe project funded by EU and kicked off in January 2023. The participants of AURORA represent the following six European countries: Norway (5 partners), United Kingdom (1 partner), Belgium (1 partner), France (2 partners), Italy (1 partner), and Greece (2…
SEE ALL OUR PARTNERS
Meet the AURORA Consortium
The AURORA project is powered by a diverse consortium of 12 partners from industry, research, and academia. Our team is dedicated to advancing carbon capture technology through collaborative efforts and significant industrial involvement.
Stay Informed with the AURORA project
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates on the AURORA project, including new developments, upcoming events, and recent publications. Stay connected and be the first to know about our progress in optimizing carbon capture technology.