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Honeywell, a prominent US technology solutions firm, has entered a partnership with SK E&S, a subsidiary of the South Korean conglomerate, SK Group. The collaboration aims to utilize Honeywell's carbon capture technology to further the energy transition agenda in Korea and multiple regions within Southeast Asia.

The two companies will integrate Honeywell UOP’s Advanced Solvent Carbon Capture (ASCC) system into an SK E&S natural gas power plant, illustrating the pivotal role of carbon capture in reducing emissions from sectors that are traditionally challenging to decarbonize. The carbon capture technology developed by Honeywell can be seamlessly integrated into existing power plants or incorporated during the construction of new facilities. Specifically designed for post-combustion flue gas applications, this technology boasts an impressive capability to capture over 95% of carbon dioxide (CO2), as stated by Honeywell.

Barry Glickman, the Vice President and General Manager at Honeywell Sustainable Technology Solutions, emphasized the significance of the collaboration, stating that it will highlight Honeywell's state-of-the-art ASCC technology's potential in decarbonizing fossil-fuel-based power generation. This move is vital in the broader context of the global energy transition. Glickman further highlighted that this partnership is a crucial step in manifesting post-combustion capture technology within natural gas power plant operations.

For SK E&S, this partnership with Honeywell is an addition to its portfolio of green decarbonization solutions. TB Cha, who heads the Net Zero Technology Center at SK E&S, articulated the company's ambition to spearhead decarbonization initiatives in both Korea and Southeast Asia. Cha expressed enthusiasm about the alliance with Honeywell, aiming to showcase a robust and competitive post-combustion capture system fit for widespread implementation.

Post-combustion carbon capture is a process initiated after the combustion phase in industries, wherein hot flue gases containing a variety of gases, including CO2, are produced. Incorporating exhaust stacks with a post-combustion carbon capture system allows these gases to pass through a separation unit. Typically, this unit uses solvents or absorbents to selectively capture CO2. Once trapped, the CO2 is then isolated from the capturing material, following which it is compressed and either stored or repurposed.

According to the article, by Procurement Resource, Honeywell has partnered with SK E&S to integrate Honeywell UOP’s Advanced Solvent Carbon Capture (ASCC) system into SK E&S natural gas plants in Korea and Southeast Asia. This technology captures over 95% of CO2 from post-combustion flue gases. Barry Glickman of Honeywell emphasized its role in decarbonizing fossil fuels, while TB Cha of SK E&S expressed enthusiasm about advancing decarbonization solutions. The collaboration seeks to showcase effective post-combustion carbon capture for widespread use.