DecarbonICE provides a patented system for transporting carbon dioxide as dry ice at ambient pressure, utilizing existing container logistics. This approach offers a significantly more cost-effective and safer alternative to traditional high-pressure or cryogenic CO₂ transport methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Current methods for transporting carbon dioxide often require significant capital expenditure for specialized infrastructure like pipelines or cryogenic tanks, and can involve operational complexities and safety risks associated with high-pressure or low-temperature containment. These limitations hinder the widespread adoption of CO₂ capture and utilization strategies by increasing costs and logistical challenges.
Solution
DecarbonICE offers a patented system for transporting carbon dioxide in its solid dry ice form at ambient pressure, leveraging existing global container logistics. This approach significantly reduces the capital expenditure and operational complexity associated with traditional CO₂ transport methods. The company provides specialized containers designed for efficient dry ice handling and a reliquefying unit that facilitates seamless conversion of the dry ice back to liquid or gas for various end-use applications. This enables a more cost-effective, safer, and scalable solution for CO₂ logistics, supporting the broader carbon value chain.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes industrial emitters of CO₂, carbon capture and storage (CCS) project developers, and companies involved in CO₂ utilization and sequestration who require efficient and cost-effective CO₂ transportation solutions.
Features
- Patented technology for CO₂ transport as dry ice at ambient pressure.
- Utilizes standard 20-foot container supply chains for broad logistical compatibility.
- Specialized containers designed for efficient dry ice loading and unloading.
- Reliquefying units for on-demand conversion of dry ice to liquid or gaseous CO₂.
- Reduced CAPEX by an estimated 20x compared to traditional pipeline or cryogenic transport.
- Reduced OPEX by an estimated 30% due to simplified logistics and ambient pressure operation.
- Enhanced safety profile by eliminating risks associated with high-pressure or cryogenic leaks.
- Modular and scalable system designed for integration into existing infrastructure.