In an insightful interview at ADIPEC 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Dean Mikkelsen, the editor of Oil & Gas Middle East, sat down with Aniruddha Sharma, the CEO of Carbon Clean, to delve into the crucial topics of decarbonization and the future of energy transition in the Middle East. Carbon Clean is a company at the forefront of industrial carbon capture technology, and Aniruddha Sharma shared his vision for the region and the pivotal role that oil and gas companies will play in this transformation.
Sharma emphasized the significance of the Middle East in driving innovation and adopting clean energy technologies. He highlighted the region’s commitment to embracing new solutions, citing Carbon Clean’s recent recognition with the Clean Energy Technology Innovation of the Year award at ADIPEC.
Carbon Clean’s partnership with ADNOC was a focal point of the discussion. Sharma explained how their breakthrough technology is revolutionizing carbon capture for heavy industries, making it modular and scalable. This partnership aligns with the International Energy Agency’s recommendations for decarbonizing vital sectors like steel, cement, waste, refining, and petrochemicals.
Renewable energy also entered the conversation, with Sharma mentioning Carbon Clean’s involvement in projects like Liquid Wind, which transforms captured CO2 into shipping fuel using biogenic sources and offshore wind. He emphasized the potential for collaboration with renewable energy companies to drive further decarbonization efforts.
Regarding future partnerships, Sharma spoke about the importance of building relationships with companies like Kanoo Energy, a well-established name in the Middle East’s technology solutions market. These partnerships are pivotal in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across various industries.
Looking ahead, Sharma outlined Carbon Clean’s strategic growth plans, highlighting the Middle East as a promising region with the right policy and investment framework for industrial carbon capture. He commended ADNOC’s ambitious goals to double carbon capture capacity by 2030 and stressed the Middle East’s role as a global leader in carbon reduction efforts.