LONDON, UK – 5 August 2025 – John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, and a business of Smiths Group plc, is proud to support one of the UK’s most significant carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives with the supply of advanced dry gas sealing technology for high-performance CO₂ compression.
As part of the project scope, John Crane is delivering six Type 28XP Dry Gas Seals for use in centrifugal compressors at a new CO₂ compression facility located in North Wales. These compressors are a key part of the infrastructure required to transport and permanently store carbon dioxide captured from industrial plants across the North West of England and North Wales.
The CCS facility will serve as a critical enabler of the UK’s energy transition, acting as a central hub for CO₂ transportation and storage under the seabed in depleted offshore fields. With the project recently reaching financial close, it marks a major step forward in delivering low-carbon infrastructure to support industrial decarbonisation.
John Crane’s Type 28XP Dry Gas Seals are engineered for the rigorous demands of CO₂ and supercritical CO₂ applications, offering outstanding reliability, emissions reduction, and minimal maintenance requirements. Their proven performance in harsh operating environments made them the sealing solution of choice for this high-impact CCS initiative.
“This project reinforces John Crane’s commitment to advancing the energy transition through reliable engineering,” said Philippe Lambert, Vice President, Sales and Aftermarket. “We’re honoured to support this landmark development with our proven sealing technologies, helping to accelerate industrial decarbonisation in the UK and beyond.”
John Crane brings decades of experience in sealing technologies for CO₂ and sCO₂ compression, making it a trusted partner in complex, mission-critical applications. The company continues to play a central role in the deployment of CCS infrastructure globally helping industry reduce emissions while improving operational performance.
About John Crane
John Crane is a global leader in mission-critical technologies for the energy and process industries and an innovator in rotating equipment, encompassing mechanical seals, couplings, filtration systems and cutting-edge asset management and digital diagnostics solutions. Blending a rich legacy of innovation with a commitment to service excellence, we've enabled our customer’ reliable and sustainable operations for over a century. While recognising the role of traditional energy, we are pioneering solutions that enable cleaner alternatives, crafting a vision for a sustainable energy future. Our extensive global presence underscores our promise to customers, with over 200 service centres in 50 countries. With over £1.1 billion in revenue in 2024, we are an integral pillar of Smiths Group plc, a FTSE 100 listed industrial technology company dedicated to engineering a better future. Visit www.smiths.com for more.