Two outfits will collaborate on commercializing CO2 technology
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The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on Dec. 3 that it successfully hosted a joint workshop with Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, late last month.
The event, held under the auspices of the Aramco-KAIST CO2 Research Center, focused on CO2 capture and sustainable energy technologies, according to the South Korean university.
Established in 2013, the Aramco-KAIST CO2 Research Center has been dedicated to developing innovative technologies for CO2 capture and conversion without high energy consumption.
The recent workshop covered key topics such as direct air capture, hydrogen storage, electrochemical CO2 conversion, and energy storage systems, KAIST noted.
The center has achieved remarkable research milestones over the past 11 years, including publishing over 150 international academic papers and securing more than 80 intellectual property rights.
Last year, it successfully transferred its CO2 capture and conversion simulation software, ArKaTac3, to AspenTech, a global leader in process simulation technology.
During the workshop, KAIST researchers visited Aramco’s state-of-the-art facilities to explore further collaborative research opportunities and discuss the commercialization of joint technologies.
Both institutions agreed to strengthen their partnership in climate technologies, CO2 capture and conversion, and sustainable energy development.
Professor Jung Hee-Tae, Director of the Aramco-KAIST CO2 Research Center, emphasized the strong trust built over years of collaboration. He expressed KAIST’s commitment to advancing global research and development partnerships and enhancing researcher exchange programs with Aramco.
KAIST President Lee Kwang-hyung commented on the center’s achievements, noting the successful transfer of advanced CO2 capture technology to AspenTech.
He summarized the ongoing discussions with Aramco to commercialize direct air capture technologies, aiming to offer solutions for global sustainable energy transitions.