Carbon Recycling Technology Platform

CEWT – Carbon Recycling Technology (CRT) Internal Concept Note: CRT as an Integrated Energy Platform 1. Core Concept Carbon Recycling Technology (CRT) is not a single process or unit operation. It is an integrated energy platform designed to manage carbon and hydrogen flows within a closed-loop system. CRT enables the transformation of CO₂ from a waste emission into a reusable feedstock, combined with renewable hydrogen to deliver energy and fuels. 2. Platform Capabilities CRT can be configured to deliver multiple outputs: • Zero-emission baseload power and heat (via closed carbon loop) • Low/zero-carbon fuels for transport (marine, industrial, etc.) • Aviation-grade liquid fuels (with appropriate downstream configuration) This multi-output capability defines CRT as a flexible energy architecture rather than a fixed technology. 3. Engineering Basis CRT integrates three controllable elements: a) Carbon Management - CO₂ capture and recycling - Closed carbon loop (no continuous fossil input) b) Hydrogen Integration - Renewable hydrogen as primary energy input - Defines system energy intensity and output flexibility c) Process Pathway Flexibility - Methane loop (power generation via gas turbines) - Syngas loop (fuel synthesis pathway) 4. Aviation Fuel Configuration Aviation fuel is not a default output of CRT. It requires specific configuration: • Syngas conditioning (H₂/CO ≈ 2) • Fischer–Tropsch synthesis • Hydro processing/upgrading to jet fuel specifications (C8–C16 range) This enables the production of drop-in aviation fuels compatible with existing infrastructure. 5. System Modes CRT can operate in different modes depending on system design: Power Mode: - Maximises electricity generation - Uses methane loop via gas turbines Fuel Mode: - Diverts carbon and hydrogen to liquid fuel synthesis - Lower overall efficiency, higher complexity Hybrid Mode: - Simultaneous power and fuel production - Requires optimisation based on demand and economics 6. Strategic Insight The value of CRT lies in its shared upstream infrastructure: • CO₂ capture • Hydrogen supply • Carbon-hydrogen integration This allows flexible allocation of energy between electrons (power) and molecules (fuels). CRT, therefore functions as an integrated platform capable of supporting multiple sectors from a single system architecture. 7. Key Positioning CRT is an integrated carbon–hydrogen platform capable of delivering: • Baseload power • Low-carbon fuels • Aviation-grade fuels (with configuration) The system’s strength lies in its ability to operate as a closed-loop carbon architecture, reducing dependence on fossil carbon while maintaining energy reliability and scalability. End of Note