Esso Nederland BV, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, has established a pilot plant in the Rotterdam production complex to test groundbreaking technologies that can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from major industries. is planning to go to The goal of the pilot plant is to collect data on the performance and operability of carbonate fuel cell (CFC) technology developed jointly with FuelCell Energy. The pilot also aims to address technical challenges that may arise in a commercial environment and to better understand the costs of installing and operating a CFC plant for carbon capture.
Esso’s integrated production complex in Rotterdam will be the first site to pilot this technology. Depending on the success of the technology pilot, ExxonMobil plans to apply the technology to production sites around the world.
Carbonate fuel cells have the unique ability to capture carbon dioxide generated at industrial sites before it is released into the atmosphere and at the same time produce valuable by-products from it. These features increase the overall efficiency of the capture process and provide an additional value stream by reducing carbon capture and storage costs.
Additionally, CFC technology is modular and can capture carbon at a variety of installation scales. Once CFC technology is technologically ready for widespread implementation, it will be able to provide economical decarbonization solutions to customers across multiple industries and contribute to the broader societal goal of moving toward a carbon-neutral future.
“The unique strength of this technology lies in its ability to not only capture carbon dioxide but also produce low-carbon power generation, heating, and hydrogen as byproducts,” said Geoff Richardson, senior vice president (SVP), who oversees commercial and business development for ExxonMobil’s Low Carbon Solutions division. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to pilot this innovative technology at our Rotterdam production site.”
“FuelCell Energy and ExxonMobil believe that capturing carbon at source is an effective way to decarbonize heavy industry,” said Jason Few, President and Chief Executive Officer of FuelCell Energy. “This technology could be a game-changer for the industry in that it captures carbon and generates electricity at the same time.”
SOURCE : GlobeNewswire