The Port of Antwerp is checking out the opportunity of utilizing carbon capture as one method helpful battle versus environment adjustment by minimizing greenhouse gas exhausts at Europe’s second busiest port.

Antwerp Port Authority revealed it has actually joined gas facilities driver Fluxy’s to check out possibilities for carbon capture, storage space and also reuse at the port.

“The climate target of getting Belgian CO2 emissions 35% lower by 2030 is a formidable challenge,” the port stated in a declaration. “In this context Antwerp Port Authority and gas infrastructure operator Fluxys believe strongly that carbon capture, storage and reuse by industry is an important weapon in the fight against climate change. They are therefore teaming up to take further practical steps that will help give shape to the energy transition.”

In the very first stage, the port authority and also Fluxys will certainly research the usefulness of services for recording carbon dioxide from sector in the port, carrying it by pipe or ship and also ultimately re-using or saving it.

“If the results of the feasibility study are positive then the aim is to jointly promote practical projects,” port stated.

Jacques Vandermeiren, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of Antwerp Port Authority commented:

“Industry in the port of Antwerp is a central engine of the Belgian economy and in the past few years it has put great efforts into becoming more sustainable. When it comes to CO2 emissions, however, a port-wide approach is needed. We are particularly pleased at being able to team up with a partner such as Fluxys to make our port platform and its many industrial players ready for a low-carbon future.”