It is common to supply pipe fittings to a range of industries, with fossil fuels continuing high on the list. Although it is possible to also provide pipe fittings for ‘green energy’ solutions like biofuels, the demand will always be greatest for gas and oil.

In recent years, attention has focussed on reducing the carbon emissions of traditional fossil fuel plants with some impressive results. The two largest players in this field, BASF and LKCA, are also the two largest chemical and gas plant engineering companies in the world – not roles traditionally associated with eco-friendly solutions. Both rely heavily on high-quality pipe flanges for their green technology.

BASF specialises in separating and purifying carbon dioxide from gas emissions. This gas treatment process, known as gas scrubbing, is now being marketed extensively. The technology is already used in over 220 facilities across the globe. LKCA, meanwhile, specialises in building plants that compress and separate CO2 from flue gases.

Recently, the two companies signed a joint agreement to bring these two areas together, building plants to specifically capture and purify CO2 from industrial flue emissions.  Under this licence, LKCA will be in charge of engineering, design and plant construction, while BASF will be in charge of the CO2 capture process. The project will focus mainly on the Middle East, where there is growing demand for purified CO2 to increase yields of crude oil.

We at Chemipetro continue to provide a high number of pipe fittings for the oil industry. It is fitting that the resultant CO2 emissions can be reduced and recycled so effectively.