RINA has secured an important contract from PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (PCCSS). This marks another step towards Malaysia attaining net zero emissions supported through carbon capture and storage technologies.
Pre-FEED Study
RINA will head the pre-FEED study of a significant CCS project that will be situated in Malaysia. It will target two hubs: the Northern hub in Kerteh and the Southern hub in Kuantan. Three distinct scopes will be dealt with. They are the onshore terminal, jetty, and pipeline for the Northern hub and the onshore terminal for the Southern hub, including the offshore pipeline and platform.
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Key Steps in Malaysia’s Decarbonisation Strategy
The pre-FEED study will deliver an optimized engineering plan for the collection, transportation, and storage of CO2. The study will complete by the end of 2024. The outcome will work as a guide for the future CCS project design and implementation.. This is part of Malaysia’s efforts in reducing CO2 emissions under its long term decarbonization strategy.
Partnership with PETRONAS
RINA’s successful bidding for the project is supportive of its strategic partnership with PETRONAS. The undertaking is in line with Malaysia’s sustainability goals and provides a key contribution to regional management of CO2.
Enrico Beccaceci, ASEAN Engineering Integration Senior Manager at RINA, stated that the contract strengthens RINA’s position in Southeast Asia. He highlighted that the CCS project not only helps reduce CO2 emissions but also contributes to global carbon reduction efforts. RINA’s technical expertise, particularly demonstrated through multiple rounds of technical clarifications, was critical in securing the contract.
Infrastructure for CO2 Collection and Storage
RINA’s work scope includes the detailed plan for the infrastructure to manage CO2, including capture at industrial sites, pipelines for transportation, and offshore geological formations for storage. The project aims to capture millions of tonnes of CO2 annually, reducing emissions significantly from key industrial sectors. Depleted oil fields and subsurface structures will primarily store the captured CO2 permanently.
Contribution to Global Carbon Reduction Efforts
This CCS initiative is an essential part of Malaysia’s strategy for carbon management and environmental sustainability. By utilizing Malaysia’s natural subsurface structures, the project will ensure long-term, safe storage of CO2, while helping the country meet its decarbonisation goals.