Carbon Herald just published DNV Verifies Carbon Ridge Onboard Carbon Capture Achieves 98% Capture Rate.
Carbon Herald reports that classification society DNV has independently verified Carbon Ridge’s onboard carbon capture technology at a 98% capture rate, a notable benchmark for maritime decarbonization. The verification by DNV, a recognized maritime certifier, lends third-party credibility to performance claims for the modular shipboard system. Carbon Ridge is targeting the shipping sector, where onboard capture is being explored as a near-term option to cut CO2 emissions from existing vessels without waiting for alternative fuels to scale. The outlet frames the result as a step toward commercial viability for retrofit-capable capture units on commercial fleets.
Our take (Heads-up): A 98% capture figure verified by DNV is meaningful, but the headline number depends heavily on test conditions, duration, slipstream size, and whether it covers full voyage operation. Energy penalty, CO2 offloading logistics, and lifecycle accounting matter just as much as peak capture rate. Worth tracking once full-scale sea trial data is published.
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Source: Carbon Herald