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and flexible engineering of MUF-16 capture units make the process ideal for both brownfield applications and greenfield sites. By stacking modular units, the capacity can be increased to meet the emissions reduction requirements of any industrial emitter or biogas operation of any size. Once captured and separated, the CO₂ can be stored or utilised. Captivate’s business model is to sell or licence MUF-16 and provide CO₂ capture equipment as a turnkey solution or as a service. The company can tailor the process to the ultimate end use of CO₂, whether that be underground sequestration or the manufacture of synthetic fuels or materials. Local markets, geography, and the strategic goals of emitters will have significant influence on the destination of the captured CO₂. Developing a comprehensive strategy can optimise electrification initiatives To maximise and optimise electrification benefits, refineries should work with heavy- industry electrification experts to develop a scalable, individualised electrification strategy. As a trusted partner, Schneider Electric can help create a comprehensive electrification roadmap . The strategy will support refineries in each step of their decarbonisation process by assessing technical and economic impacts while working to ensure the operational integrity of the energy system. Conclusions With its next-generation adsorbent, Captivate Technology provides a pathway to carbon capture that can produce CO₂ at low cost and from sources previously thought to be impractical or uneconomic. Carbon capture processes have historically used chemical absorption by solvents such as amines, a process that has many drawbacks. Solid-state carbon capture technology using MUF-16 in a VPSA processes expedites the roll out of carbon capture by providing a cheaper, more flexible, and lower energy option that is attractive for emitters and project developers. This opens up a broad market for carbon capture across all scales. Conclusion Electrification has emerged as a compelling pathway towards a green refinery. By prioritising electrification initiatives, refineries can decarbonise while positioning themselves as leaders in the transition towards a low-carbon future. Not only will they lower CO 2 emissions, but refineries may also gain other benefits, such as improved energy efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. Acknowledgements The authors are grateful to the following organisations for their support, facilities and other resources: Massey University, KiwiNet, The MacDiarmid Institute for Advance , Materials and Nanotechnology, Callaghan Innovation Matū Fund, Massey Ventures Ltd, Booster, New Zealand Growth Capital Partners and WNT Ventures. To take a deeper dive into electrification, download the ebook Electrifying Refining and Petrochemical Industries (Schneider Electric, 2024). Readers will learn how to successfully follow electrification best practices, overcome common challenges, explore decarbonisation drivers, and discover additional electrification benefits. VIEW REFERENCES that can potentially be integrated into a downstream O&G process environment, their technical capabilities, and their impacts on the process, utilities, and electrical infrastructures. The electrification business case can be assessed against environmental, financial, and other side benefits. This assessment takes into account potential margin improvements linked with removed constraints or possible increased throughput on a particular heater, improved process control accuracy, increased operation flexibility, reduced maintenance, fewer safety risks, and potential subsidies.

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