Aker Carbon Capture and Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating carbon capture solutions in the waste to energy industry in Europe. The agreement outlines the two companies’ ambition to combine Aker Carbon Capture’s patented and HSE-friendly CCS technology with HZI’s proven capabilities as a turnkey supplier of waste to energy plants. Through the MoU, Aker Carbon Capture and Hitachi Zosen Inova have agreed to explore opportunities to develop a joint offering for HZI’s customers around in Europe. The two companies will jointly deploy their deep domain expertise to optimize the integration of carbon capture in both new and existing waste incinerators. There are more than 400 waste to energy plants in Europe.