Hanwha Power Systems to supply CO₂ MVR compressors for combined-cycle power plant utilizing CCUS in Europe
CO₂ MVR compressors to supply thermal energy for carbon capture, reducing overall plant energy use and OPEX
Hanwha Power Systems’ CO₂ MVR compressor
Hanwha Power Systems announced 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 at a new combined-cycle power plant in Europe.
The 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.
This project is particularly significant as it 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.
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.
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 full lineup of CO2 compression solutions exceeding 150 bar, supporting storage (enhanced oil recovery (EOR), sequestration), utilization, and transportation—enabling customers to access comprehensive solutions across the entire CCUS value chain.
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.”
Hanwha Power Systems
Established in 1977, Hanwha Power Systems launched as an energy equipment business in 1997 by building on its reliable technology and deep experience in gas turbine engines. Since then, the company has become a global powerhouse and has delivered more than 7,500 air and gas compressor units worldwide. In 2017, Hanwha Power Systems relaunched as an independent company and achieved an operating surplus for four consecutive years through 2021, establishing a foundation for stable growth. In October 2022, the company was acquired as a subsidiary of Hanwha Impact.
For more information, visit: www.hanwhapowersystems.com
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