Brevik Engineering of Norway, working with BAR Technologies, has unveiled a joint concept for a liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier equipped with WindWings.
The jointly developed concept is expected to help mitigate fuel costs and emissions in carbon cargo transport, a sector considered to be poised for rapid growth with the scale-up of carbon capture and storage (CCS). The project positions wind propulsion as a cornerstone technology not only for bulkers and tankers but for the next generation of vessels serving CCS infrastructure.
As regulatory pressure and climate urgency intensify, the maritime industry faces the dual challenge of decarbonising existing operations and supporting new carbon-related value chains. The BAR-Brevik collaboration responds to both, showcasing how WindWings, a scalable, wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) enabling substantial emissions reductions, can be adapted to specialised ships such as LCO2 carriers.
John Cooper, CEO BAR Technologies, said: “This partnership with Brevik shows that WindWings technology is not limited to traditional sectors like bulkers and tankers. It’s a scalable, emissions-reducing solution that applies equally to emerging sectors, including carbon carriers. As the industry faces the dual pressures of decarbonisation and rising fuel costs, our world-leading, three-element WindWings system delivers wind-assisted propulsion that sets a new benchmark for practical efficiency and maritime sustainability. This is why we’re keen to collaborate with expert partners like Brevik, who share our commitment to engineering excellence and a low-carbon maritime future.”
Brevik Engineering’s heritage in naval architecture stretches back to the Trosvik Shipyard of 1917, bringing experience in ship design across all phases, from feasibility to construction. The collaboration integrates Brevik’s design approach with BAR Technologies’ performance-led wind propulsion systems.
Evert Grødal, Brevik Engineering MD, said: “This concept vessel highlights our commitment to progressive engineering. Together with BAR Technologies, we’re showing how ship design can support the emerging carbon economy without compromising sustainability.”
Image: Rendering of Brevik 50,000m3 LCO2 carrier with BAR Technologies WindWings (source: BAR/Brevik)
