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Power generation plants lose value when CO₂ leaves the site as waste. Energy costs rise, climate pressures increase, and compliance requirements tighten. Customers now expect measurable progress on decarbonization. Ingersoll Rand’s carbon capture systems give facilities a practical way to respond by capturing CO₂ at the source, purifying it, and preparing it for transport or internal reuse with reliable gas compressors.

What Carbon Capture Means

Carbon capture uses different technologies to separate CO₂ from gases produced during industrial or energy‑related processes. It can take place at several stages:

Pre-combustion: CO₂ is removed before fuel is burned, usually during gasification processes that convert solid or liquid fuels into a synthesis gas

Post-combustion: CO₂ is separated from flue gases after fuel is burned. This method is common in existing power plants and industrial facilities.

Oxy-fuel Combustion: Fuel is burned in nearly pure oxygen. This creates a waste gas that is mostly CO₂ and water vapor, simplifying the capture step

Carbon Capture

How CO₂ Storage Works

Captured CO₂ is often stored underground in geologic formations. These formations must be able to trap CO₂ securely and are assessed for capacity and long-term stability.

Common storage formations

  • Saline aquifers
  • Depleted oil and gas reservoirs

The CO₂ is injected deep underground. Once stored, the site is monitored to check that the CO₂ remains contained. Permanent storage stops that CO₂ from returning to the atmosphere.

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How CO₂ Can Be Used

Instead of storing CO₂, some sectors use it as a raw material. Turning CO₂ into products creates additional economic value and supports the scalability of capture technologies.

Examples of CO₂ utilization

  • Urea production
  • Synthetic fuels and chemicals
  • Food and beverage carbonation
  • Incorporating CO₂ into concrete and building materials
  • Industrial cooling applications

Using CO₂ provides an outlet that reduces emissions and supplies industries with an alternative feedstock.

Where We Help: Compressed Gas Compressors for CO2 Capture Applications

Our engineered solutions are used throughout the entire value chain, supporting critical functions at each stage:

  • Flue Gas Compression: Designed for dirty or corrosive gas feeds with typically low discharge pressures but very high flow volumes.
  • Fertilizer and Urea Synthesis: Equipment supporting 80–200 bar operation with references in India, Brazil and South Korea.
  • CO₂ Transport: Compression or pumping solutions for 2000–2300 psia pipeline networks.
  • Sequestration: Units capable of 150 bar and above, depending on geology and reservoir conditions.
  • Utilization: CO₂ utilization covers several industrial processes. Enhanced oil recovery operates at 130 to 250 bar. Cement plants incorporate CO₂ in emerging conversion routes. Synthetic fuel production, including Lanzatech’s bio‑fermentation, combines CO₂ with hydrogen to create hydrocarbons and depends on significant renewable power. CO₂ also feeds carbon‑based chemical production such as soda ash and similar products.
  • Blue Hydrogen: “Blue hydrogen” incorporates carbon capture with traditional steam methane reforming H2 production. In addition to flue gas separation and compression, the natural gas feed compressor is very similar to the hundreds of fuel gas boosters that Ingersoll Rand has built for power plant applications
  • Metanization: Metanization is a circular process that converts organic waste into biomethane, a clean and renewable alternative to fossil gas. By integrating captured CO₂ from biogas plants with green hydrogen produced through electrolysis, e‑methane is generated, a fully sustainable synthetic gas. This innovative approach boosts plant efficiency, reduces emissions, and supports a smart, future‑proof energy transition.
  • Greenhouse CO₂: Greenhouse CO₂ application enhances plant growth by supplying purified carbon dioxide directly into the cultivation environment. By enriching the atmosphere inside the greenhouse, photosynthesis becomes more efficient, leading to stronger plants, higher yields, and improved crop quality. Using recovered and purified CO₂ creates a sustainable, cost‑effective solution that boosts productivity while supporting environmentally responsible agriculture.
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  • Custom or Standard Designs: Tailored TA, NX and CVG compressor packages available to meet specific project and application needs.
  • Flexible Installation Options: Single‑lift installation for smaller compressor frames and modular assembly options for larger, more complex CO₂ capture projects.
  • Configurable for Any Requirement: Flexible layouts and system configurations designed to align with the unique technical and operational demands of CO₂ capture processes.
  • Robust Material Choices: Casing materials offered in ductile iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel to ensure durability and compatibility with CO₂‑rich environments.
  • Optimized Coating Systems: Protective coatings selected to match both material type and gas composition, ensuring long‑term reliability and resistance to corrosion.
  • Versatile Seal Technologies: Multiple seal options—including single, tandem, carbon ring, and labyrinth—provide secure containment for CO₂ handling.
  • Expertise with Global EPC Contractors: Proven track record working with leading EPCs worldwide, ensuring smooth engineering coordination and project execution.
  • Worldwide Delivery Capability: Engineered systems delivered to any location globally, supported by a strong commitment to performance and reliability.
  • Complete Project Lifecycle Support: Comprehensive assistance from concept and design to installation, offering safe, innovative, and meticulously engineered solutions.
  • Tailored to Unique Application Requirements: In‑depth research and application understanding allow us to deliver best‑fit, customized solutions for every CO₂ capture project.
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FAQs

Industries with significant CO₂ emissions, such as power generation, cement production, refineries, fertilizer and urea plants, chemical processing, and synthetic fuel facilities, benefit the most. These sectors rely on reliable CO₂ capture and compression to meet decarbonization goals and regulatory requirements.