Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation (MCO-I), a leading global provider of compressors and steam turbines, has announced the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art CO2 product compressor package for ExxonMobil’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) expansion project at its LaBarge facility in Wyoming. The installation marks a significant step in enhancing ExxonMobil’s CCS capacity at the site, further advancing its efforts to mitigate CO2 emissions.
The key equipment for the project was manufactured and rigorously tested by MHI Compressor Corporation (MCO) in Hiroshima, Japan, before being delivered in April 2024. Final packaging work was completed at MCO-I’s facility in Pearland, Texas, where ExxonMobil personnel were able to conduct inspections and gain hands-on experience with the package. This seamless integration highlights MCO-I’s commitment to ensuring high-quality products and exceptional service.
Michael McCurry, account executive at MCO-I, commented on the achievement: “We are honoured to collaborate with ExxonMobil on this landmark project. Our longstanding relationship with ExxonMobil in the petrochemical market, coupled with our expertise in manufacturing and testing large, vertically split compressors, played a crucial role in our selection for this initiative.”
McCurry further emphasised the technical advancements integrated into the package, stating, “We incorporated unique technologies to facilitate the installation and removal of the large bundle during maintenance periods, ensuring operational efficiency and long-term reliability.”
This milestone underscores MHI’s broader commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040 and its focus on pioneering technologies that support a sustainable energy future. The joint efforts of personnel from both MCO in Japan and MCO-I in the U.S. during manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning phases ensured the highest standards of performance and operational excellence for the project.
As global leaders push for innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprints, this project stands as a testament to MCO-I’s commitment to contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
