Alfa Laval Lands Key Role in Europe’s Largest Carbon Capture Project
Event summary
- Alfa Laval selected by Saipem to supply heat transfer technology for Stockholm Exergi’s BECCS project, one of Europe’s largest carbon capture facilities.
- Project aims to capture and store up to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, beginning operations in 2028.
- Alfa Laval’s Ziepack gas-gas interchanger and process plate-and-frame heat exchangers will maximize system efficiency and heat recovery.
- Stockholm Exergi’s BECCS facility will capture CO₂ from biomass combustion, contributing to Sweden’s climate neutrality goals.
The big picture
Alfa Laval’s involvement in Stockholm Exergi’s BECCS project underscores the growing importance of carbon capture technology in achieving net-negative emissions. The project aligns with the EU’s climate strategy and positions Alfa Laval as a key player in the energy transition. With the global carbon capture capacity still in its early stages, this deal highlights the strategic shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Alfa Laval can deliver on the demanding thermal engineering requirements of the project.
- Market Positioning
- How this win positions Alfa Laval in the growing carbon capture technology market.
- Regulatory Dynamics
- The pace at which regulatory support for carbon capture projects will expand across Europe.