BASF Carbon Capture Tech Targets 1 Million Ton CO2 Cut in Taiwan Power Plant

BASF has signed a licensing agreement with Carbon Capture Application Technology (CCAT) to deploy its OASE® blue carbon capture technology at a Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) facility, marking a major milestone in Taiwan’s journey toward decarbonization. The project is located at Taichung Power Plant’s new carbon reduction technology park and aims to be a pioneering model in large-scale CCS (carbon capture and storage) applications in the region.

The initial pilot phase will capture 2,000 tons of CO₂ annually, with future ambitions to scale up to 1 million tons per year. The captured emissions will be stored onsite at first, while offshore geological storage is being considered for future phases. The project blends CCAT’s engineering capabilities with BASF’s proven low-energy, high-efficiency OASE® blue system, which is designed for flue gases from fossil power, cement, maritime, and incineration sectors.

With over 90% capture rates and low amine and energy consumption, the technology is both scalable and adaptable. It also enables high CO₂ purity, opening doors for industrial or even food-grade reuse.

CCAT CEO Wen-Hsiang Yao said the collaboration with BASF represents “a breakthrough in advancing Taiwan’s first commercial CCS demonstration,” while Lawrence Loe, head of BASF’s OASE® technology in Asia-Pacific, described the project as a critical “reference site” in accelerating energy sector decarbonization.

The Taichung facility is already transitioning from coal to gas and integrating CCS to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions, positioning Taiwan as an emerging hub for next-generation clean energy solutions.