The Northern Pioneer, a commercial 7,500-cubic-meter liquefied carbon dioxide carrier, was handed over by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) on November 29.
The vessel will serve Europe’s carbon capture and storage program, transporting carbon dioxide emissions from European industrial sectors to a receiving terminal on Norway’s west coast, where the carbon will be processed and injected 2,600 meters below the seabed for permanent storage.
Constructed by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CSSC, the vessel features full proprietary intellectual property rights.
It measures 130 meters in length and 21.2 meters in width, with specially designed features enabling it to withstand temperatures as low as minus 35 degrees Celsius.
It can transport up to 7,500 cubic meters of liquefied carbon dioxide.
Cutting-edge technologies such as rotor sails, air lubrication systems, main engine exhaust monitoring, and shaft generators have been deployed to significantly reduce emissions and enhance energy efficiency.
The delivery of the vessel demonstrates China’s ability to overcome technical challenges in optimizing liquefied carbon dioxide ship designs, testing advanced cargo tank materials and developing liquid cargo systems.
This achievement further highlights China’s commitment to supporting sustainable technologies worldwide.
