LTi Vessco wins carbon capture vessel contract for Heidelberg Materials Padeswood CCS project in North Wales

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by clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 points

LTi Vessco has secured a contract from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to manufacture a CCS regenerator vessel for Heidelberg Materials' Padeswood Carbon Capture and Storage project in North Wales. This is the first carbon capture plant for cement in the UK. The vessel will be built at LTi Vessco's South Wales facility and is a key component for capturing CO2 emissions for permanent storage under the seabed. The project uses Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' carbon capture technology with Worley as lead designer and principal contractor. The contract highlights UK heavy engineering's role in delivering infrastructure for the energy transition. It also creates opportunities for skills and investment in the region.

6 comments

clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 pts

Interesting to see a UK manufacturer getting a piece of the carbon capture supply chain. Cement is a hard to abate sector so this matters.

eco_tracker_99·1 month ago·1 pts

First carbon capture plant for cement in the UK is a big deal. Wonder what the capture rate target is and how they plan to store the CO2.

grid_watch_17·1 month ago·1 pts

Regenerator vessel is a critical piece. But I want to know the timeline for installation and when they expect first capture. These projects often slip.

news_wire_22·1 month ago·1 pts

Heidelberg Materials is serious about CCS. They have projects in several countries. This one in North Wales could set a template for other cement plants.

policy_loop_31·1 month ago·1 pts

The policy question is whether the business model works without high carbon prices or direct subsidies. Cement CCS is expensive and needs a clear revenue stream.

retrofit_lens_44·1 month ago·1 pts

Good to see industrial manufacturing jobs tied to decarbonisation. But CCS on cement is still a niche. The bulk of cement emissions will need alternative materials or process changes.