International Maritime Organization Endorses Onboard Carbon Mineralisation Proposals
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has given in-principle support to two joint proposals submitted by Shanghai Qiyao Technology Group Co., Ltd. and its partners during the 84th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). The proposals aim to treat onboard carbon mineralisation as permanent storage, allowing captured CO2 to be converted into stable minerals for construction materials.
The proposals argue that captured CO2 can be converted into stable carbonates such as calcium carbonate via mineralisation – a permanent storage that also produces usable construction materials without carbon leakage. This approach offers a commercially viable alternative to conventional OCCS (Ocean Carbon Capture and Storage) methods, which rely on geological storage and face high costs and limited reception infrastructure.
“We see this IMO attention as an important step,” said the head of Qiyao’s OCCS team. “Closing the loop from shipboard capture to onshore mineralisation can make carbon accounting more practical and economically attractive for the industry.”
Technical and Environmental Case for Mineralisation
The first proposal, MEPC 84/7/18, details the technical and environmental case for mineralisation as equivalent to permanent sequestration. The proposal highlights the benefits of mineralisation, including its ability to produce usable construction materials without carbon leakage.
Shanghai Qiyao Technology Group Co., Ltd. has already fitted a full-scale OCCS system aboard a 14,000 TEU container vessel and completed the world’s first ship-to-ship transfer of liquid CO2 for onshore mineralisation. The company is joining hands with global partners to deliver integrated solutions for the green upgrading and transition of global shipping.
Real-World Demonstration Project
The second proposal, MEPC 84/INF.8, draws on Qiyao’s real-world demonstration project, disclosing full-chain data from onboard capture, ship-to-ship liquid CO2 transfer, land transport to final mineralisation – proving the process is traceable, quantifiable and verifiable.
Shanghai Qiyao Technology Group Co., Ltd.’s OCCS system has been designed to capture CO2 emissions from ships and convert them into stable minerals for construction materials. The company’s technology has the potential to revolutionize the shipping industry by providing a commercially viable alternative to traditional carbon capture methods.
Conclusion
The IMO‘s endorsement of Shanghai Qiyao Technology Group Co., Ltd.’s proposals marks an important step towards onboard carbon mineralisation. As the shipping industry continues to transition towards a low-carbon future, this technology has the potential to play a crucial role in reducing emissions and promoting sustainable development.
Original Article: Shipping edges closer to onboard carbon mineralisation as IMO endorses Shanghai Qiyao Technology Group Co., Ltd. proposals — Bastillepost