Value Maritime will supply two 3-MW Filtree Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCSs) and integrated Carbon Capture units for ForestWave’s general cargo vessels FWN Sea and FWN Sun. This marks the first contract between Value Maritime and ForestWave.
ForestWave is a prominent player active in the multi-purpose short-sea segment. The FWN Sea and Sun are 10,600 DWT general cargo vessels.
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10 per cent carbon capture
The Filtree system with carbon capture and storage technology, capable of capturing up to ten per cent of CO2 emissions, will be installed on the FWN Sea and FWN Sun at the Value Maritime quay in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The plug-and-play Filtree unit, which includes the carbon capture feature, is based on patented technology. Its compact design differentiates it from other exhaust gas cleaning systems, allowing for easy installation on these types of vessels.
ForestWave has opted for a next generation 3-MW Filtree with a ten per cent carbon capture rate and the option to upgrade to a thirty per cent carbon capture rate. The CO2 will be collected in a dedicated tank on board. The installations are scheduled for late 2024.
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CO2 discharged on shore
The Filtree system is based on innovative technology that filters sulphur, CO2 and 99 per cent of ultra-fine particulate matter from the vessels’ exhaust streams. The CO2 capture and storage system will help to reduce emissions further. With this, CO2 is captured from the vessel’s exhaust and stored in tanks on board. This is then discharged on shore where it can be used, for example, in the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse crops, in methanol plants, or stored underground.
Caspar van Overklift, Manager ESG – ForestWave: ‘We look forward to welcoming the EGCS and Carbon Capture units on board our ships. We are excited about the concept of onboard capturing and storage and the opportunities it brings, and we look forward to gaining experience as the market for captured CO2 matures.’
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