Simultaneous Electricity Generation from Waste Heat with Carbon Capture in Gas Turbines
The carbon capture system developed by Capsol Technologies captures over 95% of carbon from the exhaust of gas turbines while utilizing waste heat in electricity generation.
Capsol Technologies has signed a significant collaboration with a major US power generation and distribution company. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the parties grants Capsol exclusive rights regarding the development and implementation of carbon capture technology on gas turbines in the US. This step is viewed as capable of paving the way for the first commercial-scale low-carbon gas power plant if realized.
The agreement in question represents Capsol Technologies‘ strategic entry into the North American utility market. It is noted that the pressure for both uninterrupted electricity generation and the reduction of carbon emissions is rapidly increasing in the region. With this collaboration, the company aims to offer a solution to the balance of decarbonization, cost control, and operational reliability faced by US energy companies.
Within the scope of the agreement, Capsol aims to move the project to the Final Investment Decision (FID) by working with technology partners and project investors. Company management emphasizes that utility providers in the US are forced to turn to low-carbon solutions that do not compromise system safety due to increasing regulations and market expectations.
It Will Both Capture Carbon and Generate Electricity The CapsolGT carbon capture system developed by Capsol was designed specifically for simple cycle gas turbines. While the system captures carbon dioxide directly from the turbine exhaust, it uses the waste heat emerging in the process for additional electricity generation. Thanks to this approach, a CO2 capture rate of over 95% is achieved, and there is no need for steam generation or complex combined cycle conversions. This makes it possible to reduce emissions while maintaining the flexibility and dispatchability of existing power plants. In terms of technical features, CapsolGT stands out as a solution that can also respond to the rapidly increasing electricity demand originating from data centers.
Natural gas preserves its central position in the country’s energy mix by meeting approximately 36% of US electricity generation as of 2024. According to experts, natural gas is expected to maintain its weight in the production portfolio in the medium and long term. Capsol views this picture as a serious market opportunity in terms of the modernization of existing power plants and new thermal investments.
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