Carbon Capture and Storage

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a technology aimed at reducing the impact of carbon
dioxide (CO₂) emissions from industrial processes and power generation. It involves
capturing the CO₂ emissions at source, transporting them to a storage location, and securely
storing them underground to prevent them from entering the atmosphere.

There are various processes associated with CCS that require cold fluids and gases to be
transferred safely, from one containment to another efficiently without loss. These not only
include the transfer of CO2 directly, but also various injection, drying and sampling
operations. In turn connectors are required that can be made up quickly to enable the
transfer and be disconnected to terminate the transfer and/or when an emergency required
the termination to be affected.

Secc has 20 years of experience and innovation associated with the development and
commercialisation of Quick Connect Quick Disconnect solutions (QCDC’s). The unique
design features of it’s technology and products lends itself to providing this relatively new
industry with exactly what it requires: connects that provide, dry, leak free, and repetitive
make/break capability.

Secc’s Hot Make Hot Break is a QCDC that will facilitate the nitrogen drying operations of a
live CCS project. Secc is currently working with UK and European partners to develop the
first, largest and most practical subsea CCS storage systems.

Components of Carbon Capture

Where Secc Couplings can help

Transportation

• Pipeline Transport: The most common method, where CO₂ is transported through pipelines
  to storage sites.
• Shipping: Used when transporting CO₂ over long distances or across bodies of water.
• Trucking and Rail: These methods are less common but can be used for short distances or
  initial transport stages.

CO2 Storage

Geological Storage: CO₂ is injected into underground rock formations such as depleted oil
and gas fields, deep saline aquifers, or unmineable coal seams. Utilising current subsea
technologies these subsea wells will require management for the life of the field. Utilising the
Secc’s Hot Make Hot Break (HMHB) as a permanent access and connection point improves
and reduces the cost of operations.

Secc’s Hot Make Hot Break QCDC

1. Full Bore
2. Zero Ingress
3. Zero Spill
4. Zero Leak

What are the benefits of CCS?

1. Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions: CCS can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions
   from industrial sources, helping to mitigate climate change.
2. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): CO₂ can be injected into oil fields to increase oil extraction
   rates, providing a use for captured CO₂ and partially offsetting the costs of CCS.
3. Support for Energy Transition: CCS can help bridge the gap between fossil fuel
   dependence and the transition to renewable energy sources, providing a way to reduce
   emissions from existing infrastructure.
4. Economic Opportunities: Development of CCS technology and infrastructure can create
   jobs and stimulate economic growth in related industries.

For more information on Couplings for CCS and how Secc can support please contact our sales team: sales@secc-oilandgas.com