Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is crucial for the transition to more sustainable industrial operations. Especially in sectors where electrification or other alternatives are limited in their applicability, CCUS offers a realistic and effective route to reducing carbon emissions. Rather than being treated solely as a waste product to be stored (CCS), carbon dioxide is increasingly recognised as a valuable resource that can be reused (CCU) within a circular economy.

While the technology for CCUS is already available, putting it into practice is complex and highly dependent on the specific site. Success depends on more than just technical know-how. Spatial planning, permitting, safety compliance and ensuring operational continuity are all critical to the outcome. Whether it involves designing a CO₂ capture plant, a compression facility, or converting an offshore platform for long-term storage, every project requires high-quality, integral and multidisciplinary engineering.

Iv provides end-to-end engineering expertise across the full CCUS chain — from carbon capture and, where necessary, purification to compression, transport, long-term storage and use, both onshore and offshore. We combine our knowledge and expertise in process engineering, mechanical and electrical systems, structural design and regulatory compliance to deliver complete solutions. Our designs accommodate both new-build installations and the modification of existing facilities.

All system components, including pipelines, compressors, heat exchangers, distribution systems, and offshore injection systems for storage, are carefully aligned. We also develop CCU solutions for applications such as the reuse of construction materials, horticulture and alternative fuels. Throughout the design process, we take spatial constraints, safety, energy efficiency and environmental impact into account.

Where possible, we integrate CCUS systems with other decarbonisation strategies, such as electrification, residual heat utilisation and green hydrogen production. Thanks to our multidisciplinary expertise, we develop feasible solutions that can be implemented safely and reliably in industrial settings.