2 Dec, 2025
As part of the TECNAVAL 2025 Tractor Project, approved under the PERTE Naval programme and funded by the European Union – NextGeneration EU, ASTICAN has actively participated in the development of the primary CAPCO2 project, focused on the design and construction of a prototype pilot plant for CO₂ capture aimed at decarbonising maritime transport.
The main objective of the project has been the creation and analysis of a physical prototype on land capable of reproducing, on a scale and under controlled conditions, the actual operation of a ship. This pilot allows the efficiency of the CO₂ capture process to be validated, its operating parameters to be optimised and progress to be made towards future solutions that can be integrated on board.
As part of the final activities of the project, representatives from ASTICAN and ASTANDER travelled to Vigo to participate in the closing meeting and technical visit to the WILLBÖ Engineering facilities, where the prototype tests were carried out. During the day, the system was evaluated under ideal conditions with positive results, confirming the efficiency of the absorption process and the viability of this technology on a small scale. The main challenge identified was to reduce the volume and weight of the equipment for its future integration on board a ship.
ASTICAN and ASTANDER’s participation has focused on analysing different CO₂ capture technologies, identifying fleets and opportunities for implementation in the naval sector, and defining technical requirements for the pilot design, contributing the shipyard’s experience in maritime transformation and sustainability projects.
CAPCO2 has been developed thanks to the joint work of the consortium formed by WILLBÖ Engineering (project leader), SOERMAR, ASTANDER, ASTICAN, Bureau Veritas Iberia, Grupo Ership and IDESA, which has made it possible to achieve an innovative design, using Spanish technology, with a simple and scalable operational approach.
At ASTICAN, we reiterate our commitment to innovation and our willingness to participate in future phases of the project that will allow the continued development and scaling of this key technology for the decarbonisation of maritime transport.
Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
