Technology for CO₂ Transport
FALCON test facility at Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) in Kjeller, Norway
The ENCASE project brings together research institutions, industry partners and technology developers from across Europe. The goal is to strengthen research infrastructure and accelerate the development of technologies needed for CO₂ transport and injection.
By combining expertise from academia, research facilities and industry, ENCASE aims to support the deployment of CCS solutions that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Europe meet its climate targets.
Within this framework, OTECHOS contributes with advanced pump technology designed for liquid CO₂ handling.
Successful Test Results
The pump is designed to handle liquid CO₂ under ship transport conditions, typically at 15–19 bar and temperatures between −28°C and −35°C.
The prototype pump has a capacity of approximately 3–4 m³ per hour and is designed to operate reliably close to the gas–liquid phase transition of CO₂. This makes it suitable for future CCS transport and injection systems.
Testing at the FALCON loop confirmed stable and reliable pump performance under realistic operating conditions.
The results demonstrate that the pump concept works as intended and represents a promising solution for future CO₂ transport infrastructure.
Through its participation in the ENCASE project, OTECHOS contributes to the development of technology needed for large-scale CCS deployment in Europe.
The successful testing at IFE marks an important step toward scalable pump solutions for the growing CCS industry.