DNV, together with the industry and Norwegian authorities, has developed a new qualification procedure for CO2 capture technology. With this, stakeholders will be able to rely on a common approach to ensure that the carbon capture innovations work as intended. A great number of new technologies are being developed to ensure the cleaner use of fossil fuels. However, the CO2 sector is relatively immature with unproven components, processes or systems with a general lack of historical data, which means new CO2 capture technology is often not adequately covered by established codes and procedures. To deal with these challenges, DNV’s new qualification procedure for CO2 capture technology explains in detail how to identify, assess and manage risks (failure modes or threats). DNV’s methodology for technology qualification has been applied to complex innovations world-wide, and has assured stakeholders that the new technology works as intended. DNV’s general procedure for such a systematic qualification process is stated in DNV Recommended Practice RP-A203: Qualification Procedures for New Technology. The new development which is specific to CO2 capture has been added to DNV’s RP-A203.
