Carbon Capture’s Pivotal Role in the Energy Transition
At John Crane, we are addressing the world's energy transition challenge by developing innovative solutions that strengthen energy security and power a sustainable energy future. A key element of this resilient, sustainable new energy ecosystem is carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). The International Energy Agency (IEA) recognizes CCUS as a critical driver on the path to net zero emissions, particularly in energy-intensive sectors such as natural gas processing, chemical and cement. It is also a viable solution in countries with significant fossil fuel infrastructures. In the IEA’s Sustainable Development Scenario, more than half of the CO2 captured by 2030 will be from retrofitted assets, with CCUS contributing approximately 9% of the world’s total CO2 reduction.
CCUS technology has advanced significantly over the last decade, with carbon capture facilities around the world producing measurable results. John Crane has been at the forefront of CCUS innovation for nearly three decades, enabling these mission-critical operations to make tangible progress in decarbonization.
Our Approach to CCUS Innovation
Carbon capture solutions are central to John Crane’s vision for the energy industry’s sustainable future. We are working alongside oil and gas leaders and OEM partners to accelerate the deployment of scalable CCUS initiatives while enabling some of the most innovative carbon capture projects around the world. Approximately 80% of the CO2 injected underground in existing CCUS sites use John Crane’s dry gas seals for sequestration and enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Since our first CCUS application three decades ago, we’ve have more than 1,100 references in CO2 sealing and related applications, including supercritical fluid conditions — supporting our industry’s critical decarbonization goals.
While new carbon dioxide capture technologies are paramount to successful CCUS deployment, investing in reliable, safe transport and storage infrastructure for CO2 is equally critical. We are actively investing in new carbon dioxide sealing and filtration technologies that accelerate CCUS progress, including next-generation sealing for supercritical CO2 and liquid removal from CO2 fluid streams. As CCUS systems become more complex — and more fundamental to the energy ecosystem — John Crane is committed to pioneering reliable, world-changing solutions.