UK-based valve and actuation specialist BEL Valves has secured its first Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) contract, with a multi-million-pound award to supply Indonesia’s inaugural CCUS development.

Part of the British Engines Group, BEL Valves will deliver a range of manual and motor-operated API 6D expanding gate valves, from 8” to 24” nominal size, pressure rated to class 1500. The valves are engineered for low temperature gas service and designed to meet stringent low fugitive emissions requirements.

The project forms part of a major Indonesian energy development targeting the capture of three trillion cubic feet of natural gas, with the potential to isolate up to 15 million tonnes of CO₂ in its initial phase.

Marking a milestone for the company, the contract also introduces several technical advancements expected to influence global CCUS best practice. These include project-specific sealing technology and enhanced qualification for low fugitive emissions, enabling reliable operation at temperatures down to -70°C.

Paul Humphreys, Managing Director at BEL Valves, said: “Securing this contract represents a strong endorsement of our engineering capability and our track record in delivering high-integrity solutions for critical applications. This is a landmark CCUS project, incorporating several industry ‘firsts’ that are expected to help define future standards worldwide.

“As part of our scope, we will undertake rigorous validation to demonstrate reliable performance at temperatures down to -70°C. This programme will support enhanced qualification to ISO 15848-1 for low fugitive emissions, reinforcing our ongoing investment in testing, assurance and compliance to meet the evolving demands of global decarbonisation projects.”

The award reflects continued momentum in BEL Valves’ energy transition strategy, following the launch of its dedicated Hydrogen and Carbon Capture department last year.

Humphreys added: “This project has the potential to set a benchmark for the next generation of CCUS developments. We are proud to be contributing to a scheme of such significance and believe the technologies deployed here will help shape how future facilities are designed and delivered.”

Founded in the mid-1960s in Newcastle upon Tyne, BEL Valves is recognised for the manufacture of high-integrity valves and actuation systems, serving subsea, surface and onshore projects worldwide. The business continues to evolve its product offering to support advancing technologies and the transition to cleaner energy.

The project also aligns with Indonesia’s G20 agenda, where sustainable energy transition has been identified as a key priority.