Aramco explores use of modular CCUS
Saudi company signs MOU with Norwegian technology supplier Aker Carbon Capture to assess potential for deployment across range of industries
NOC Saudi Aramco has signed an MOU with Norway’s Aker Carbon Capture to explore the potential deployment of the latter’s modular CCS technology across the energy sector and other industries in the Kingdom. Under a two-year agreement, the two companies will also assess the potential to develop local supply chains and fabrication of the technology. “The partnership with Aker Carbon Capture will support our efforts in developing and deploying cutting edge technologies in the area of carbon capture,” said Ahmad Al-Sa’adi, executive vice-president of technical services at Aramco. “We are also exploring advanced technologies with our partners to improve efficiency and minimise emissions in transpo
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