The technology was installed on the Clipper Eris ship and demonstrated its effectiveness when capturing emissions from all sources of escape on board.
- Wärtsilä Lanza CCS Maritime After real installation.
- Reduces CO₂ emissions up to 70 % In ships.
- Successfully installed in Clipper Eris of solvant so.
- Commercially available For new and existing fleets.
- Compatible con HFO, metanol, GNL, MGO.
- Estimated cost: € 50–70/ton captured.
- Support the OBJECT OF THE IMO.
Wärtsilä launches carbon capture solution for the maritime sector
The Wärtsilä technology company has launched a Carbon capture solution (CCS) specifically designed for the shipping industry. This innovation comes after the successful implementation at full -scale on a commercial ship, marking a Key advance in the decarbonization of maritime transportation.
Pioneer installation on a real ship
The CCS system has been successfully tested aboard Clipper Erisan ethylene transporter of 21,000 m³ owned by Solvang ASA. This ship, which already had Wärtsilä technologies such as gas treatment plants (Scrubbers), served as an ideal platform to validate the performance of the CCS system. Since his departure as Singapore in February 2025, technology has been in continuous operation.
The system captures emissions of All ship’s escape systemsdemonstrating to be able to reduce CO₂ emissions up to 70 %. This allows shipowners to comply with stricter environmental regulations and anticipate the greenhouse gas reduction goals of the International Maritime Organization (OMI) for 2050.
Costs and adaptability
Wärtsilä estima un Total capture cost between 50 and 70 euros per ton of co₂including initial investment and operation. This solution is designed to be Modular and scalablewhich allows its implementation both in new constructions as in existing ships.
In addition, it can be applied to engines they use conventional fossil fuels (like HFO and MGO) and alternative (such as Methanol y Gas Natural Licuado – GNL), thus expanding its scope in the energy transition.
Technological compatibility
Wärtsilä CCS is conceived for work together with existing technologies of emission reduction such as:
- SOX treatment plants
- Nox reduction systems
- Particle filters
This holistic approach reinforces Wärtsilä’s strategy to attack pollution At the emission pointaligning your previous experience with the current sustainability demands.
Strategic Cooperation with Solvang Asa
Collaboration with Solvang Asa has been essential for the success of the project. The shipping company has opted to adapt its deep fleet with CCS technology, becoming one of the pioneers in the adoption of real solutions for maritime decarbonization.
For new ships under construction, Solvang has worked with Wärtsilä to make sure they are CCS compatible from designincluding reserved space and auxiliary systems prepared for this technology.
Potential of this technology
Carbon capture in the maritime sector represents a direct and viable route to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases. This technology:
- Avoid obsolescence of current ships through technological adaptation.
- Complement renewable energy sourceswhile cleanest alternatives are developed.
- Reduces fossil fuel dependenceeven when they remain operatively necessary.
- Decreases environmental risk in port areas and critical maritime routes.
- Avoid the use of toxic materials such as asbestosby integrating with modern filtering systems.
The Wärtsilä solution not only allows regulatory objectives to be met, but is outlined as a key tool for Make maritime transport a truly sustainable sectoraccelerating the transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy model.
Via Wärtsilä launches a carbon capture solution to the maritime market after the success of the world’s first large -scale installation
