RINA Secures Contract for Pre-FEED Study on PETRONAS CCS Solutions’ Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Malaysia

RINA, an inspection, certification, and engineering consultancy services company, has been awarded a contract by PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (“PCCSS”) to conduct a pre-FEED (preliminary front-end engineering design) study for a significant carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Malaysia. This milestone marks a major advancement in the country’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions.

The contract spans two key locations: the Northern hub in Kerteh and the Southern hub in Kuantan. RINA’s responsibilities encompass three distinct areas: the onshore terminal, jetty, and pipeline for the Northern hub; the onshore terminal for the Southern hub; and the offshore pipeline and platform. These vital facilities will play a crucial role in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial sources and securely storing them in offshore geological formations.

The pre-FEED study, set to conclude by the end of 2024, will focus on creating an optimized engineering plan for CO2 capture, transport, and storage, laying the groundwork for a highly effective CCS system.

Supporting Malaysia’s Net-Zero Ambitions

As part of its long-term strategy to decarbonize, Malaysia is committed to reducing CO2 emissions and achieving net-zero targets. PETRONAS’ Carbon Management Division has been at the forefront of this effort, developing CCS capabilities to capture and securely store carbon emissions. This initiative aligns with the nation's broader sustainability goals and plays a pivotal role in regional CO2 management.

Enrico Beccaceci, ASEAN Engineering Integration Senior Manager at RINA, remarked: “This contract reinforces our strategic partnership with PETRONAS and is a key step in our expansion in Southeast Asia. The CCS project is crucial not only for reducing CO2 emissions but also for contributing to the global carbon reduction initiative. Our technical expertise, demonstrated through multiple rounds of clarification, was a decisive factor in securing this project.”

RINA’s scope includes developing detailed infrastructure plans for managing CO2, from its capture at industrial sites to transportation via pipelines and final storage in depleted offshore reservoirs. This project highlights RINA’s expanding capabilities in carbon management and further establishes its role as a key player in the energy transition.

The CCS project is anticipated to capture millions of tonnes of CO2 annually, significantly reducing the environmental impact of key industrial sectors. The CO2 will be permanently stored in offshore geological formations, such as depleted oil fields, utilizing Malaysia’s natural subsurface structures.