FEED of Svante’s CO2 capture process for Suncor’s Fluid Catalytic Cracker

This project contemplates the use of Svante’s adsorption technology to capture CO₂ from the flue gas stream of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) at Suncor’s Edmonton refinery. The project focuses on a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study which includes evaluating the engineering associated with the CO₂ capture plant and transportation system. If constructed, the commercial application of this project has the potential to capture a significant portion of the current direct emissions from the Suncor Edmonton Refinery.

Currently, the most common method of CO₂ capture is via amine absorption. However, exploring alternative carbon capture methods has the potential to lower costs and reduce the overall carbon footprint. Post-combustion capture could allow for simpler integration with existing assets. As a result, the FCCU flue gas stream has been selected by Suncor for a potential first commercial application of Svante’s post-carbon capture technology.