Royal Wagenborg has installed the first CO2 storage tanks on the Carbon Destroyer 1, the first European-built dedicated offshore CO2 carrier. It marks a crucial step towards completing this pioneering vessel, which will play a key role in carbon capture and storage (CCS) across Europe.
Article and picture by Royal Wagenborg.
The four massive CO2 tanks were manufactured by Geldof in Belgium and carefully loaded in Harelbeke under the supervision of Wagenborg. Each tank, measuring 28 metres in length, 6.5 metres in diameter and with a weight of 190 tonnes, represents cutting-edge engineering, designed to safely store liquefied CO2 for transport to offshore storage facilities.
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Installation with floating crane
The installation took place in the port of Delfzijl, where Wagenborg deployed its floating crane Triton. With its impressive lifting capacity, Triton ensured the tanks were positioned with absolute precision on board the Carbon Destroyer 1. This complex operation demonstrates Wagenborg’s ability to deliver integrated heavy-lift and maritime solutions for the energy transition.
This milestone builds on the strong collaboration between Wagenborg and INEOS, who signed a multi-year contract for CO2 transport earlier this year in the presence of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM King Frederik of Denmark. The christening and launch of the Carbon Destroyer 1 marked the start of a new era in sustainable shipping, and the installation of the tanks brings the companies one step closer to operational readiness.
Greensand CCS project
The Carbon Destroyer is set to become Europe’s flagship in CO2 transport, supporting the Greensand CCS project that will contribute significantly to achieving Europe’s climate goals. By enabling the safe and efficient movement of captured CO2 from industrial sites in Esbjerg to the offshore storage in the Nini-field, this vessel will help reduce emissions and accelerate the shift toward a low-carbon economy.
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Based on EasyMax design
The CO2 carrier EasyMax – based on the award-winning EasyMax ship type – was designed to maximise cargo intake without expanding overall dimensions or tonnage. With a hold volume exceeding 625,000 cft the vessel is designed to carry about 5000 tonnes of liquified CO2. This vessel type represents a breakthrough in fuel-efficient ship design for the shipping and offshore market.
Picture: CO2 tanks being installed by floating crane Triton on the Carbon Destroyer 1 (photo Royal Wagenborg).
