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Bridgewater, N.J., U.S. December 12, 2016 – Linde North America announced the start-up of its new carbon dioxide (CO2) plant in Fort Worth, Texas. The 250 ton-per-day plant is supplying CO2 for food and beverage producers, chemical manufactures as well as a variety of industrial companies in Texas.

This project represents yet another Linde investment in Texas, where the company recently started up a large air separation unit (ASU) and is adding new neon production capacity to meet growing customer demand.

“We are proud to bring this new plant online as part of Linde’s continued commitment to meet customer needs in the Americas,” said Pat Murphy, President, Linde Americas. “This new plant enhances our ability to provide a reliable supply of CO2 to a variety of expanding markets in Texas, including food, beverage and chemicals. The plant has the capacity to satisfy our customers’ short- and long-term requirements”.

The plant design includes the most sophisticated technology for both quality and energy efficiency. It is designed to capture CO2 emissions from a by-product source that would otherwise be vented into the atmosphere. Linde purifies and liquefies the CO2 for delivery to customers.

Linde recently announced plans for a new neon recovery unit in La Porte that will add 40 million liters annually to Linde’s neon supply, primarily to support customers in the semiconductor lithography and laser vision correction markets. This plant is part of a $250 million investment in La Porte for a state-of-the-art air separation unit (ASU) that also includes a gasification train and supporting equipment and facilities.

Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company. In the 2015 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of USD19.7 bn (EUR 17.944 bn), making it one of the leading gases and engineering companies in the world, with approximately 65,000 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

Source:  www.lindeus.com

By Pentair Haffmans 

An increasing number of biomethane producers, whether they bring gas-to-grid or produce bioCNG or bioLNG, want to have an effective carbon dioxide (CO2) management to maximize yield and minimize environmental impact. Pentair Haffmans has launched a compact enclosed skid CO2 recovery system that can be connected to any existing biogas upgrading plant.

Biogas produced through anaerobic digestion consists of roughly 55 percent methane and 45 percent CO2. With conventional biogas upgrading techniques the CO2 by-product and with it a considerable amount of methane is expelled into the air and is lost. This means not only economic loss but also environmental damage.

Pentair Haffmans’ CO2 recovery system allows plant operators to recover the CO2 from the biogas stream, which minimizes the plant’s overall CO2 footprint, and allows for a wider choice in feedstock.

The recovered CO2 can be used in a variety of applications including as gaseous fertilizer in greenhouses or for the production of dry ice. As the produced CO2 complies with EIGA (European Industrial Gases Association) specifications, an additional option can be to sell the liquefied CO2 to a third party. Pentair Haffmans partners with a major industrial gas company and can assist plant operators in getting into contact. Some figures: For a CO2 recovery system that is currently being implemented after an existing 2,000 Nm3/h upgrader in Southern England, an estimated amount of 34 tons of liquefied CO2 per day is planned to be sold to a gas company, which results in a significant additional revenue stream for the plant operator.

Eliminating any methane slip

Pentair Haffmans’ technology even goes one step further. During the CO2 recovery process, all impurities—including the ‘methane slip’ that occurs with conventional biogas upgrading technologies—are removed from the CO2 and sent back to the biogas upgrading system. This results in a significantly higher methane yield—for the above mentioned project an estimated additional 87,600 cubic meters per year—and completely eliminates any methane slip. The portion of environmentally-harmful greenhouse gases released to the atmosphere is reduced to almost zero, which makes this technology a future-proof investment.

Stand-alone unit in an enclosed housing

With capacities up to 1,000 kg/h, the compact enclosed skid CO2 recovery system for biogas upgraders is delivered as a stand-alone unit. Built according to customer specifications, yet standardized to a high degree, delivery and start-up of the system can be accomplished in just 16 weeks. Through comprehensive lifecycle management including a global network of service engineers and an in-house CO2 analysis service, Pentair Haffmans ensures that the installation operates at optimal performance.

25-plus references in biogas upgrading

By partnering with Pentair Haffmans plant operators can be assured of receiving the best solution for their specific biogas upgrading project. Pentair Haffmans provides a wide range of solutions for biogas upgrading and CO2 recovery—from standard biogas upgrading systems with membrane technology at its heart to custom-made solutions combining biogas upgrading and CO2 recovery over to stand-alone CO2 recovery units.

Since entering the biogas upgrading market in 2010, Pentair Haffmans has experienced amazing success with its innovative technology. To date, 25-plis biogas upgrading projects have been realized in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and the UK. Further projects are set to be completed in South Africa and the Philippines this year.

Source:  www.biomassmagazine.com

HS Orka Svartsengi Plant
Icelandic geothermal power company HS Orka hf has signed a contract with Topsoe for a plant to transform excess CO2 into a commercial product. The plant is the first to use Topsoe’s new selective oxidation catalyst SMC™ to remove sulfur from CO2 – which is an attractive commercial opportunity for many geothermal power plants around the world.

Geothermal heat sources around the world are utilized for green power production but can also deliver commercially attractive CO2. However, the valuable gas is typically polluted by sulfur that prevents its industrial use and also can cause unpleasant odor. Topsoe’s new selective oxidation catalyst SMC™ removes sulfur from the off-gas, eliminates smell, and produces commercial grade CO2.

“It is our aim and responsibility to fully utilize the environmental and commercial possibilities from the geothermal sources we manage. The agreement with Topsoe should allow us, as we have done with other streams of resources, to exploit the CO2 sources to its full extent. As an added benefit, the CO2 will be made available in the local market,” says Kristín Vala Matthíasdóttir, VP Resource Park, HS Orka hf.

The new SMC™ catalyst will be at the core of a new demonstration plant that will be placed next to HS Orka’s existing geothermal power plant at Svartsengi, Iceland. The plant will process 10% of the total off-gas stream to produce commercial grade CO2. HS Orka will market the CO2 to local greenhouses and algae producers, who can grow products for export and local consumption even in the dark Icelandic winter, aided by high CO2 levels in the greenhouses and low cost electric lighting and heat, all from green geothermal power.

The contract is for a lease agreement based on an integrated solution from Topsoe that delivers engineering and process design, equipment and complete services, including remote monitoring and catalyst replacement. HS Orka pays Topsoe per ton CO2 that meets the purity requirement.

The Icelandic market has potential for more projects using Topsoe’s SMC™ catalyst, which is also relevant at geothermal power production plants around the world.

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Press Contacts
Svend Ravn, Media Relations Manager,
Haldor Topsoe
Phone: +45 22 75 43 58Call: +45 22 75 43 58
Mail: svra@topsoe.dk

Kristín Vala Matthíasdóttir, VP Resource Park,
HS Orka
Phone: +354-855-9353Call: +354-855-9353
Mail: kvm@hsorka.is

About HS Orka hf

HS Orka hf is the largest privately owned power company in Iceland and has vast experience in harnessing renewable ground resources. The company exploits renewable groundwater and geothermal resources, generates electricity, potable groundwater, potable district heating water, and industrial steam and geothermal gas. It operates two power plants:
– Svartsengi Power Plant, installed power is 75 MW and 150 MW
– Reykjanes Power Plant, installed power is 100 MW

HS Orka hf has been operating since 1975 and is a leading member of The Icelandic Deep Drilling Project (IDDP).

Source:  www.topsoe.com

Neste Corporation
Press Release
11 April 2016 at 1 pm. (EET)

A carbon dioxide (CO2) recovery and liquefaction plant built at Neste’s renewable products refinery in Singapore has started commercial operation. Since the completion of its construction at the end of 2015 and start-up at the end of March 2016, the plant has been recovering the CO2-containing crude gas that is released as a by-product of Neste’s renewable fuel refining process. The recovery of CO2 is expected to cut Neste’s Singapore refinery’s CO2 emissions significantly at an annual level, while simultaneously increasing the refinery’s resource efficiency and decreasing the carbon footprint of the renewable products that Neste produces in Singapore.

The CO2 recovery plant was started up on March 28th, after which it has been recovering on average 35 to 40 tons of CO2 on a daily basis. The plant is expected to reach full production capacity during fall 2016. Neste estimates to supply the plant approximately 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide-containing crude gas annually.

The CO2 recovery plant is located at Neste’s Singapore refinery in the Tuas industrial area. The plant was constructed and it is operated by Neste’s Singaporean partner Leeden National Oxygen Ltd (LNOX), a subsidiary of Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation from Japan.

“Neste is proud of the excellent co-operation with LNOX offering not only an avenue to effectively utilize the by-products of the refining process, but also enabling us to decrease both the carbon footprint of our refinery as well as that of our renewable products,” explains Bart Leenders, Vice President Production, Renewable Products at Neste.

“LNOX is excited about the long-term and promising partnership with Neste Singapore and aims to enable both companies to enhance energy efficiency in their business, as well as to increase their operational yields in the course. Currently the recovered CO2 is utilized, for example, as raw material for welding gas, but we also plan to certify it to be used as a food grade product,” elaborated Simon Sim from LNOX.

Neste Corporation

Kaisa Lipponen
Director, Corporate Communications

More information:
Bart Leenders, Vice President Production, Renewable Products, Neste, tel. +31 181 35 4100
Simon Sim, Vice President, Gas Operations, LNOX, tel. +65 6663 0551

Neste in brief

Neste is a pioneer in oil refining and renewable solutions. We provide our customers with premium-quality products for cleaner traffic and industrial products based on world-class research. We are the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, and our annual production capacity is more than 2 million tons. We also are the world’s largest company providing renewable fuel from waste and residues. Our sustainable operations have received recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable companies, among others. Our net sales for 2015 amounted to approximately EUR 11 billion, and our shares are listed on NASDAQ Helsinki. Cleaner traffic, energy and life are moved forward by about 5,000 professionals. More information: neste.com/en

LNOX In brief

Established in 1964, Leeden National Oxygen Ltd is Asia’s leading integration specialist in welding, gas and safety. From the assessment of unique welding requirements, selection of products, to the provision of comprehensive gas solutions, installation of industrial gas systems, and recommendation of effective safety strategies, LNOX utilises the latest technologies in the market to offer tailor-made solutions for our customers to suit their specific requests. From upstream to packaged gas, LNOX provides a highly comprehensive range of gases, gas-related products and engineering services. LNOX is a member of Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC), a leading global industrial gas manufacturer in Japan with an extensive international network that spans across the globe, including countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania and net sales amount for 2015 was approximately USD 5.1billion. More information: Leedennox.com

MURRAY HILL, N.J. and NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Linde LLC offers a new informational white paper detailing the advantages of upgrading or switching to cryogenic chilling solutions for food processing. It is now available as a free download via this Link.

Chilling with food-grade cryogenic gases — either nitrogen (N2) or carbon dioxide (CO2), including CO2 snow — offers a valuable alternative to mechanical chilling, dry ice, or top-chilling methods. Cryogenic chilling systems can provide consistent, accurate temperature profiles and also save time, especially when compared to manually loading bags of dry ice or CO2 pellets into mixers, or manually packing ice into food boxes.

Titled, “High-Efficiency Cryogenic Chilling for Food Processing,” the white paper describes how cryogenic chilling systems perform and highlights both automated and batch chilling processes for:

Meat, Poultry and Seafood: Cryogenic systems can accurately and consistently bring products to the desired equilibration temperature. Highly efficient CO2 snow generators and automated systems are often used to replace dry ice and other manual chilling methods.
Baking and Snack Food: Used before or during mixing, cryogenic flour and dry-ingredient chilling systems can improve temperature control for higher quality and repeatability. Accurate and consistent temperatures provide repeatable batch-to-batch dough quality, reduce mixer cycle times and improve downstream handling and extrusion processes.
“Recent advances in cryogenic chilling systems provide numerous advantages including improved productivity and repeatable quality,” says Mark DiMaggio, head of food & beverage, Linde LLC. “Because of the improved process repeatability and temperature consistency, cryogenic chilling plays an important role in food safety by maintaining strict temperature controls and hygienic conditions.”

Cryogenic chilling solutions featured in the paper include bottom-injection mixer chilling, sauce cooling and dry ingredient chilling. The solutions for chilling with CO2 snow for pellet replacement include combo bin chillers, box chilling systems and CO2 snow generators.

The Linde food team performs in-plant assessments and works with processors to develop optimal process solutions. For more information, visit: www.lindefood.com, or call: 800-755-9277.

Linde LLC supports the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the advancement of food safety. Linde has a Food Safety Management System in place for all bulk carbon dioxide (CO2) plants and air separation facilities supplying the food & beverage industry in North America. In June 2012, Linde became the first supplier to certify all of its CO2 plants to a benchmarked GFSI scheme, FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification).

About Linde LLC in North America

Linde LLC is a member of The Linde Group. In the 2015 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of USD 19.7 bn ( EUR 17.944 bn) , making it one of the leading gases and engineering companies in the world, with approximately 65,000 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

For more information, see The Linde Group online at www.linde.com.

SOURCE Linde North America, Inc.

February 2016

The first large scale CO2 plant in Kuwait, a partnership between Gulf Cryo and EQUATE Petrochemical Company, was officially inaugurated earlier this month. The plant is located in Shuaiba, Kuwait.

The CO2 plant recovers waste CO2 from flue gases of Equate’s production activities, and processes this gas into pure liquid CO2 for sale into the market. A 2.2 kilometer pipeline has been installed to bring the waste CO2 from Equate’s plant to the Gulf Cryo CO2 plant. Gulf Cryo and Equate have been working together to realize this project since 2014.

The plant’s capacity is 280 tonnes per day of CO2.

Source: Gulf Cryo

September 15, 2015 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

PISCATAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Solidia Technologies® announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent that will offer the global construction and materials industry a way to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the production of cement and provide concrete manufacturers a sustainable way to make concrete that is stronger, cheaper to produce and faster to cure.

In U.S. Patent No. 9,095,815, “Systems and Methods for Capture and Sequestration of Gases and Compositions Derived Therefrom,” a process of creating a solid ceramic form by requisitioning greenhouse gases with a chemical, non-hydraulic bond is described. This innovation, when applied to concrete, drastically reduces reaction time for hardening, because the concrete does not need to cure over a period of weeks. This is an innovative departure from common production practice in the concrete industry, where traditional concrete products require up to 28 days of curing time.

“We have worked to develop a way to make a very complex technology simple and easy to adopt by providing the construction and building materials industries a real competitive edge, with immediate cost savings, superior performance, and an enhanced sustainability profile,” said Solidia President and CEO Tom Schuler.

This patent represents the final piece of the intellectual property package developed in 2007 at Rutgers University by co-inventors Richard (Rik) Riman, Rutgers distinguished professor of materials science and engineering, and Vahit Atakan, Solidia’s R&D director and former Rutgers graduate student and research associate. The patents were licensed to Solidia Technologies in 2008.

Solidia’s patented technologies start with sustainable Solidia Cement™ and cure concrete with CO2 instead of water, reducing carbon emissions up to 70 percent and recycling 60-100 percent of the water used in production. Targeting the estimated US$1 trillion concrete and US$300 billion cement markets, Solidia’s patented processes offer manufacturers significant cost savings compared to water-based curing of conventional cement based on faster curing times, lower energy and raw material consumption, reduced waste generation, and reduced labor requirements.

Currently in commercialization for large- and small-scale applications, Solidia’s R&D collaborators include LafargeHolcim, The Linde Group, CDS Group, DOT’s Federal Highway Administration, DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory, the EPA, Rutgers University, Purdue University, Ohio University, and the University of South Florida These collaborative efforts include applied research, materials testing and characterization, manufacturing logistics, general marketing and R&D funding. For over 50 years, scientists have tried to cure concrete with CO2 knowing the resulting product would be stronger and more stable. Solidia Technologies is the first to make this commercially viable.

In late 2014, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KCPB), Bright Capital, BASF, and BP recommitted to Solidia and were joined in the U.S. start-up’s Series C Round by LafargeHolcim, Total Energy Ventures, Bill Joy and other private investors.

About Solidia Technologies®

Solidia Technologies® makes it easy and profitable to use CO2 to create superior and sustainable building materials. Solidia’s patented technology starts with a sustainable cement, cures concrete with CO2 instead of water, reduces carbon emissions up to 70%, and recycles 60 to 100% of the water used in production. Using the same raw materials and existing equipment as traditional concretes, the resulting CO2-cured concrete products are higher performing, cost less to produce, and cure in less than 24 hours. Solidia was named to the 2014 Global Cleantech 100, the 2013 R&D Top 100, a 2014 Best Place to Work in NJ, a finalist in both the 2014 CCEMC Grand Challenge First Round and the 2013 Katerva Award, and shortlisted to MIT’s Climate CoLab. Based in Piscataway, N.J. (USA), Solidia’s investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Bright Capital, BASF, BP, Lafarge, Total Energy Ventures, Bill Joy and other private investors. Follow Solidia Technologies at www.solidiatech.com and on LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter: @SolidiaCO2.

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