3:22 am - February 16, 2026
**Abu Dhabi**: Carbon Clean has successfully completed the first-ever industrial deployment of its CycloneCC technology at Fertiglobe’s nitrogen fertilizer plant, demonstrating significant advancements in carbon capture with enhanced efficiency and a rapid installation process. The system achieved a Technology Readiness Level of 7.
This week, Carbon Clean has announced the successful completion of an industrial deployment of its innovative CycloneCC technology at Fertiglobe’s nitrogen fertilizer plant in the Al Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi. The installation marked a significant milestone in the carbon capture sector, as it is the first of its kind to be completed on site in under a week.
The modular carbon capture unit operated continuously for a period of six months, accumulating approximately 4,000 operating hours. During this time, it produced a high-purity CO2 product that exceeded the targets established by Fertiglobe. The effective performance of the CycloneCC technology not only met the required CO2 purity specifications but also underscored the system’s potential for widespread application.
Following this deployment, Carbon Clean has announced that the CycloneCC solution has achieved a Technology Readiness Level of 7 (TRL 7). This indicates that the technology has been validated, paving the way for further scale-up and commercialisation.
The CycloneCC system utilises a design based on process intensification, which reduces the mass transfer equipment required by tenfold and decreases the overall footprint of the carbon capture technology by up to 50%. Its performance is enhanced by the incorporation of rotating packed beds (RPBs) and a proprietary amine-promoted buffer salt APBS-CDRMax solvent, which contributes to its high capture efficiency.
In a further testament to the technology’s sophistication, Carbon Clean has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into the system. This innovative use of technology has improved reliability and maximised solvent performance, with operators able to refine operational processes based on AI-generated recommendations during the plant’s open-loop operation.
Carbon Clean’s Chair and CEO Aniruddha Sharma commented on the collaboration with Fertiglobe, stating, “Fertiglobe’s willingness to invest in first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects cements its status as a decarbonization pioneer. Our collaboration with Fertiglobe for this industrial demonstration unit is a major step towards CycloneCC’s full commercialization so that it can be deployed at scale globally.” He also expressed enthusiasm about the speed of the installation, highlighting its significance in the carbon capture sector with the comment, “Installing a carbon capture plant in less than a week is a feat never achieved before. We’re excited to have delivered this industry first in carbon capture.”
This deployment marks a notable advance in the strategies being employed to tackle carbon emissions, showcasing innovative approaches and collaborative efforts in the field of industrial decarbonisation.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.carbonclean.com/en/press-releases/adnoc-pr – This URL corroborates the deployment of Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology at Fertiglobe’s nitrogen fertilizer plant in Abu Dhabi, highlighting its innovative modular design and the significance of the project for industrial decarbonisation.
- https://fertiglobe.com/adnoc-and-fertiglobe-to-pilot-first-of-its-kind-modular-carbon-capture-technology/ – This URL provides information about ADNOC and Fertiglobe’s partnership in piloting the CycloneCC carbon capture technology, emphasizing its potential impact on reducing carbon footprint in industrial settings.
- https://www.adnoc.ae/en/about-adnoc/our-story – This URL offers background information on ADNOC and its broader strategy for decarbonization, which includes the deployment of carbon capture technologies like CycloneCC.
- https://www.carbonclean.com/en/about/our-technology – This URL details Carbon Clean’s proprietary technology, including the use of process intensification and APBS-CDRMax solvent, which enhances the efficiency and compactness of the CycloneCC system.
- https://www.adnoc.ae/en/about-adnoc/our-sustainability-approach – This URL discusses ADNOC’s sustainability goals, including its aim to achieve net zero by 2045, and how projects like the CycloneCC deployment support these objectives.
- https://fertiglobe.com/about-us – This URL provides an overview of Fertiglobe and its role in the global fertilizer market, highlighting its commitment to reducing carbon emissions through innovative technologies like the CycloneCC system.
- https://carbonherald.com/carbon-clean-successfully-wraps-up-first-industrial-deployment-of-cyclonecc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carbon-clean-successfully-wraps-up-first-industrial-deployment-of-cyclonecc – Please view link – unable to able to access data
Noah Fact Check Pro
The draft above was created using the information available at the time the story first
emerged. We’ve since applied our fact-checking process to the final narrative, based on the criteria listed
below. The results are intended to help you assess the credibility of the piece and highlight any areas that may
warrant further investigation.
Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative appears to be recent due to its mention of a specific and recent industrial deployment. However, without a clear date, it’s hard to confirm if this is a new report or an older one being recycled.
Quotes check
Score:
7
Notes:
Quotes from Aniruddha Sharma are present but could not be verified as the first instance online. They might be original to this report or have appeared in other media outlets simultaneously.
Source reliability
Score:
6
Notes:
The narrative originates from a less well-known outlet, Carbon Herald. While it mentions specific technologies and companies (e.g., Fertiglobe), the reliability of the source itself cannot be confirmed without further context.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The claims regarding the technology and its deployment seem plausible, especially given the specificity of details provided about the technology’s performance and setting. However, without external verification, plausibility is based on narrative coherence.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): OPEN
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
While the narrative presents specific details about Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology and its deployment, concerns regarding the source’s reliability and the recency of the information limit the confidence in its accuracy. The content appears plausible but lacks external verification.
