Siemens and TNO get together on amino acid salts

Siemens and TNO, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, have signed an exclusive co-operation agreement aimed at accelerating advancement of amino-acid-salt-based carbon capture technology.

Both partners see major potential for full-scale application of eco-friendly solvents based on amino-acid salts. Under the terms of the agreement, know-how and experience will be “bundled to leverage synergies and better utilise common resources”, a particular goal being reduced energy consumption and therefore costs.

“TNO is one of the first parties piloting second generation capture solvents,” said Lodewijk Nell, business development manager, CO2 Capture, TNO. We have been testing various solvents since April 2008 in our CATO pilot plant at the Rotterdam site of E.ON Benelux. We look forward to bringing our experience with amino acid salts to support Siemens.”