Hanwha Power Systems announced that it signed a supply contract last month to deliver CO2 Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) compressors for a major Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) facility to be applied at a new combined-cycle power plant in Europe. The Seoul-based company made the announcement on September 3, 2025.

Technology and Energy Efficiency

The CO2 MVR compressors to be supplied for this project play a critical role in enhancing energy efficiency. By compressing low-pressure steam and converting it into high-temperature steam for reuse, the MVR system enables significant reductions in both energy consumption and operating expenditure (OPEX) through efficient heat recovery.

The compressors efficiently supply thermal energy for carbon capture while reducing overall plant energy use and OPEX. Within the CO2 capture process, Hanwha Power Systems' MVR compressors ensure system reliability by supplying stable high-temperature steam to the stripper, a crucial unit that separates CO2 from amine solutions.

By reusing low-temperature steam generated during the process, the system maintains continuous capture cycles while reducing overall plant energy consumption and operating costs.

Project Significance and Timeline

This project is particularly significant as it introduces introduces CCUS technology to a next-generation combined-cycle power plant designed to minimize carbon emissions. With a facility structure that allows for real-time capture and treatment of CO2 emissions, the plant is expected to serve as a milestone in driving industrial decarbonization.

Commercial operations are scheduled to begin at the end of 2028.

Business Portfolio Expansion

Through the supply of compressors for CCUS applications, Hanwha Power Systems has further expanded its business portfolio into the low-carbon power generation market. In addition to carbon capture, the company offers a complete lineup of CO2 compression solutions exceeding 150 bar, supporting CO2 storage (enhanced oil recovery (EOR), sequestration), utilization, and transportation via pipeline, enabling customers to access comprehensive solutions across the entire CCUS value chain.

Company Leadership Statement

Gi-hoon Do, Head of Equipment Business Division at Hanwha Power Systems, stated that “This project demonstrates our proven competitiveness in the emerging field of CCUS and positions us as a trusted technology leader. Moving forward, Hanwha Power Systems will continue to leverage its technological expertise and execution capabilities to be a key partner in achieving global carbon neutrality goals.”

Do also emphasize that “With proven compressor technology for core CCUS processes, Hanwha Power Systems aims to be a key partner in achieving global carbon neutrality.”

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