SLNG, Linde plans CO2 liquefaction project in Singapore

Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) and Linde Gas have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the feasibility and development of a CO₂ liquefaction and storage facility on Jurong Island, SLNG said on November 29.

The project concept involves using cold energy from the SLNG terminal’s operations to liquefy CO₂, as well as cryogenic storage and handling solutions. The liquefied CO₂ will be stored in tanks onsite before it is eventually transported for end use.

Initially, the project will target to liquefy, store and transport CO₂ for the project partners, but could potentially be scaled up in the future to handle CO₂ from more sources, with an open-access, multi-user concept, SLNG said.

The SLNG terminal began commercial operations in May 2013, and currently operates with two jetties, three storage tanks of 180,000 m³ each, a fourth storage tank of 260,000 m³ , and a peak send-out capacity of around 11mn metric tons/year.