Samsung C&T and Axens Join Forces to Accelerate Global Deployment of CCUs Projects with advanced DMX Technology

This partnership marks a significant step forward in their shared commitment to support industry decarbonization efforts


Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group and Axens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects.

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Samsung C&T, a leading global EPC contractor with extensive experience in energy infrastructure projects including power plant and LNG terminal, is expanding into the carbon capture and storage sector. Axens, brings advanced technology expertise, including its proprietary DMX™ amine-based post-combustion carbon capture process, CO2 purification technologies, and downstream processes including the production of sustainable aviation fuels.

This partnership marks a significant step forward in our shared commitment to support industry decarbonization efforts. By combining Samsung C&T’s global project execution expertise with Axens’ cutting-edge CCUS technologies, the parties aim to accelerate the deployment of impactful and cost-effective solutions that reduce carbon emissions. 

This collaboration with Axens reflects Samsung C&Ts commitment to expanding our footprint in the low-carbon energy sector and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address climate change. Jaehyoung Kim, ES Sales Team Vice President of Samsung C&T Corporation.

Partnering with Samsung C&T allows Axens to bring our advanced DMXTM amine-based capture technology and integrated CCUS solutions to broader global market, accelerating the deployment of imactful climate solutions. By combining our expertise in carbon capture with Samsung C&T's, we aim to deliver reliable and efficient CCUS solutions for industrial applications.

Axens’ CCUS portfolio covers the entire value chain—from CO₂ capture, to CO₂ conditioning and utilization. Axens’ solutions are designed to address the needs of hard-to-abate industries such as power generation, LNG, cement, steel, and refining, including:

  • The DMX™ technology which reduces energy consumption by up to 30% compared to conventional amine systems, enabling cost-effective CO₂ capture from industrial flue gases.
  • CO₂ conditioning and utilization: ensuring CO₂ purity for transport, storage, or conversion into e-fuels and chemicals, supporting a circular carbon economy.

About Axens 

Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics and all natural gas treatment and conversion options. The offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. Axens is also specialized in Carbon Capture. Axens is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain, from feasibility study to unit start-up and follow-up throughout the entire unit life cycle. This unique position ensures the highest level of performance with a reduced environmental footprint. Axens global offer is based on highly trained human resources, modern production facilities and an extended global network for industrial, technical supports & commercial services. Axens is an IFP Group company.

About Samsung C&T

Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group has 50 years of experience operating throughout the world. The group focuses on three key areas: commercial and residential buildings, civil infrastructure, and plant construction. In particular, Samsung C&T has built a strong track record in plant construction, delivering complex and large-scale energy infrastructure projects such as power plants, LNG terminals, and renewable energy facilities. Its landmark projects include the Burj Khalifa in the UAE, the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, the Riyadh Metro in Saudi Arabia, and the 5,600MW Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. http://www.samsungcnt.com.


Source: Axens, press release, 2026-02-24.