Accélérer les innovations en matière de capture du carbone
Accelerated deployment of integrated CCUS chains based on solvent capture technology
AURORA est un projet collaboratif financé par le programme HORIZON EUROPE de l'Union européenne, qui vise à optimiser et à qualifier la technologie ouverte et non exclusive de capture du carbone par solvant, CESAR1, en vue d'un déploiement commercial.
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Throwback on the GHGT-17 – Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies conference in Calgary, Canada
From October 20th to 24th, 2024, the AURORA project partners participated in the 17th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT-17) in Calgary, Canada, where over 1,500 peers gathered to discuss the latest advancements in greenhouse gas control.Three partners from the AURORA project presented at the conference, and their…
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 on October 31st. Representing SINTEF, Hanne Kvamsdal will present the project’s groundbreaking findings and share valuable lessons learned throughout its development. This prestigious event, organised by…
SINTEF Launches 6-Month CESAR1 Pilot Campaign at Tiller CO2LAB
We are excited to announce that the six-month CESAR1 pilot campaign has officially begun at SINTEF’s Tiller CO2LAB. Starting in the last week of August, this comprehensive campaign will play a crucial role in advancing carbon capture technology. The goal is to conduct 115 tests on the CESAR1 solvent and…
Autumn Insights from the AURORA Project – Your Latest Newsletter is Here! 🍁
As the autumn leaves begin to fall, ushering in a fresh season of change, we invite you to explore the latest updates from the AURORA Carbon Capture Project. From March to September, our team has made groundbreaking strides in carbon capture technology, paving the way for a greener future. Highlights…
Boosting CCUS Innovation: AURORA Project Partners Convene for 3rd Project Meeting!
The AURORA project partners recently came together in Paris for their 3rd General Assembly meeting on September 3-4, 2024, to assess progress and outline plans for the next phases of the project. The meeting focused on advancing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies using solvent-based systems, with the goal…
AURORA Project Highlights Participation in GreenDealCO2 Final Workshop
On June 18, 2024, the AURORA project participated in the final workshop of the EU project GreenDealCO2, held at Haus der Technik e.V. in Essen, Germany, and online. This engaging networking event brought together stakeholders from various EU projects focused on sustainability and decarbonization.The workshop featured insightful presentations and discussions…
ESCAPE34-PSE24 European Symposium on Computer-Aided Process Engineering | Florence, 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 at the ESCAPE34-PSE24 symposium, (European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering and International Symposium on Process…
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 Aker Carbon Capture (ACC) teams to the…
Fresh Updates for a Greener Future: AURORA Project’s Second Newsletter (Oct 2023 – Mar 2024) Now Available!
The AURORA project is proud to announce the launch of its second newsletter! Interested in C.C.U.S technologies? Read the latest news from the 🍃AURORA project (funded by the European Union\'s HORIZON EUROPE program) on the accelerated deployment of integrated CCUS chains based on solvent capture technology.🍃AURORA aims to optimise and…
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 European…
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Closing Knowledge Gaps – Density and Viscosity of Unloaded and CO2-loaded Aqueous AMP-PZ blends
AURORA’s latest scientific journal publication provides experimental density and viscosity data on different unloaded and CO2-loaded aqueous blends of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP) and piperazine (PZ) used for absorption-based CO2 capture. The paper also provides correlations for density and viscosity suitable for various modelling works.In our previous review article, we identified knowledge…
Unlocking New Potential of CESAR1-based chemical absorption Technology: Available data and knowledge gaps of the CESAR1 solvent system
AURORA latest review paper, developed in collaboration with researchers from SINTEF and NTNU, provides a comprehensive analysis of the CESAR1 solvent system. It collects and evaluates existing experimental data, highlights knowledge gaps, and outlines the necessary next steps in research to optimize the use of CESAR1 for CO₂ capture.In the…
Conference publication – Optimal Control of Industrial Solvent-Based CO2 Capture Plants Conference 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.Researchers have developed and tested advanced methods to control…
Conference abstract – GHGT-17: “Storage potential evaluation of eastern Mediterranean area as final step of the full chainassessment”
The final step in capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions is geological storage, where CO₂ is injected deep underground into carefully chosen locations. These locations could be natural formations like saline aquifers (underground reservoirs filled with salty water) or empty oil and gas fields.This work, part of the AURORA…
Conference abstract – GHGT-17: “CESAR1 solvent degradation in pilot and laboratory scale”
A chemical mixture called CESAR1 is being widely studied as a solvent to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from industrial emissions (like power plants). CESAR1 is made up of two chemicals: AMP (2-amino-2-methyl propanol) and PZ (piperazine). It’s more stable and degrades less over time compared to another common solvent called…
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).
Abstract – PCCC-7: “The impact of solvent degradation products on operation and environment”
When solvents, such as ethanolamine (MEA), are used to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in industrial processes, they gradually break down over time, a process called degradation. This breakdown reduces the solvent\'s ability to absorb CO₂ efficiently, increases its corrosiveness, and can create harmful emissions and toxic by-products.As the solvent…
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
Reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions is one of the most critical challenges in combating climate change. To address this, scientists are developing technologies that can capture CO₂ released from industrial plants and power stations.Among the various methods available, amine-based absorption is currently the most developed and cost-effective option for capturing…
Abstract – TCCS-12: Towards understanding CESAR1 degradation
Ethanolamine (MEA), a water-based solvent, has long been considered the “benchmark” solvent for post-combustion CO₂ capture. This is not because it is the best-performing solvent—it has relatively high energy requirements and is chemically unstable compared to newer alternatives.Instead, MEA remains a reference point because there is an abundance of knowledge…
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