[Press Release] Technofinechem Acquires Patented KEPCO CO₂ Capture Absorbent Technology

  Technofinechem announced that it has acquired the patented technology behind "KoSol-6," an aqueous (wet) absorbent for carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture developed by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and is moving in earnest to expand its Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) business.

  Amid the global response to climate change and the push toward carbon neutrality, CCUS technology—which directly separates and recovers CO₂ emitted from industrial processes—has emerged as a key means of achieving meaningful greenhouse gas reductions. As a result, global demand for high-efficiency CO₂ capture materials is rising rapidly.

  "KoSol" is an amine-based, aqueous CO₂ capture absorbent technology developed by KEPCO. It is designed to selectively absorb and separate the CO₂ contained in the flue gas of large industrial facilities such as power plants, after which the absorbent can be thermally regenerated and reused repeatedly. Compared with conventional commercial absorbents, it significantly improves CO₂ capture performance while reducing the energy required for regeneration. Its real-world process applicability and stability have been verified through the operation of large-scale demonstration facilities in Korea.

  Technofinechem laid the groundwork for commercialization in May 2024 by signing a technology license agreement with KEPCO. Since then, the company has progressively pursued mass-production process optimization and quality verification, and with this acquisition of the patent rights, it will now establish an exclusive, in-house mass-production system for "KoSol-6" and expand its sales channels at home and abroad.

  A company official stated, "Building on the manufacturing expertise and quality-control capabilities we have accumulated in the fine chemicals field, we plan to actively advance the commercialization of this technology." The official added, "Going forward, we will further broaden our range of applications to industries that need to reduce carbon emissions, and we will cultivate the carbon-neutrality and CCUS fields as future growth engines, contributing to the creation of a sustainable industrial environment."

Source: MoneyToday https://www.mt.co.kr/future/2026/09/02/2026090208590232823