Capital: Delivery of the world's first 22,000 cubic meter LCO2 carrier
- Tseles John
- Jan 6
- 1 min read
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) announced the receipt of the world's first LCO2 carrier with a carrying capacity of 22,000 cubic meters, the "Active" from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd.
The vessel is designed to transport LCO2, while remaining fully competitive in the handy semi-refrigerated gas carrier market. These vessels have multi-cargo capability and can carry LCO2, LPG, ammonia and selected petrochemicals.
The “Active” stands out as the first ship in the world to incorporate next-generation low-pressure technology (8.0 barg / -55°C) for the transport of LCO₂. This technology increases transport capacity and reduces operating costs, offering a significant competitive advantage in an industry that is still in its early stages of development.
The ship has been chartered by a major energy company for six months to transport LPG, with the option to extend the agreement for another six months.
Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO of Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp commented: “The delivery of the ‘’Active’’ marks another significant milestone in the company’s development. This unique series of LCO2/multi gas vessels strategically positions CCEC to support the emerging LCO2 transportation market, while offering the flexibility to operate in established gas markets.”
source: NX
I read the post about building the world’s first 22 000 cubic meter LCO2 carrier, and it was cool to learn how big ships can help carry captured CO2 to storage or use places. It made me laugh thinking about a time I was so stuck on homework that I typed take my chemistry class for me just to get a break from all the hard science. Now I see big projects still need real people and learning to work well together.