Carbon Ridge has launched the shipping industry’s first centrifugal carbon capture system aboard an LR2 tanker operated by Scorpio Tankers. The pilot project marks a major milestone in onboard carbon capture technology.
The system was installed in July at Besiktas Shipyard on the vessel STI SPIGA. It’s the first time a centrifugal-based onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) has been used in maritime operations.
This new setup is designed to be smaller, cheaper, and more flexible than traditional carbon capture systems. It cuts space needs by up to 75% and can be installed either vertically or horizontally, making it easier to fit a wide range of vessel types. The captured CO₂ is compressed, liquefied, and stored onboard during the voyage.
Speaking on the pilot, Chase Dwyer, CEO and Founder, Carbon Ridge said: ”The centrifugal carbon capture system is unlike anything that has been deployed on a vessel before and, offers a cost-effective, flexible and modular solution to support the maritime industry in its decarbonization efforts.”
“We’re proud to be part of this pilot project with Carbon Ridge, as they not only represent the leading edge of CCS technology, but they also have the requisite understanding of our industry to develop and implement practical solutions,” commented Cameron Mackey, Chief Operating Officer, Scorpio Tankers.
The technology suits both retrofits and newbuilds. It’s fuel-agnostic and doesn’t require major propulsion changes, giving shipowners a practical path toward meeting tougher climate regulations.
Carbon Ridge has also secured more funding to support its growth. The latest round, led by Katapult Ocean and Alfa8, brings total investment to over US$20 million. Other backers include Crosscut Ventures and Berge Bulk. The company says this support will help scale its end-to-end carbon capture and logistics solution for global fleets.
