Wood, a consultancy and engineering firm, has successfully completed the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for Aramco’s Accelerated Carbon Capture and Sequestration (ACCS) project in Saudi Arabia. As the largest initiative of its kind worldwide, the ACCS project aims to substantially reduce carbon emissions from upstream operations.
In its initial phase, the ACCS project will focus on capturing emissions from Aramco’s gas plant facilities near Jubail on Saudi Arabia’s east coast, as well as from third-party sources. Wood’s role in designing the greenfield dehydration and compression facilities, along with a comprehensive pipeline network spanning over 200 kilometers, highlights its commitment to advancing carbon capture technology.
The ambitious goal of the ACCS project is to transport and sequester 9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of CO2 emissions by 2027, with plans to scale up to 14 MTPA by 2035. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) objective of reaching 44 MTPA by 2035, contributing significantly to global efforts to combat climate change.
Craig Shanaghey, Wood’s executive president of projects, emphasized the crucial role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in meeting the targets set by the Paris Agreement. He noted the importance of investments like the ACCS project in making real progress towards reducing carbon emissions from heavy industries.
The successful completion of the FEED, driven by approximately 200 engineers from Wood’s global Projects and Consulting business units, represents a major milestone in advancing sustainable energy solutions and supporting Aramco’s transition ambitions. This achievement underscores Wood’s dedication to leading the way in carbon capture technology and contributing to a more sustainable future.
