Gulf Daily News " Business News " $55m carbon dioxide recovery plant opens
The Middle East's first carbon dioxide recovery plant has been opened at the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC).
The $55 million facility at the company's Sitra facility was formally inaugurated by GPIC chairman and adviser to the Prime Minister for oil and industrial affairs Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, in the presence of board members, company officials and guests.
Speaking at the event, Shaikh Isa said with the use of this environmentally friendly technology, GPIC is a step ahead of all such companies in the region.
He said the unit can capture 450 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per day, which is one of the world's largest capacities.
"The captured gas will later be used as feedstock for urea and methanol synthesis procedures in the process recovering approximately 90 per cent of the gas expelled.
The $55 million facility at the company's Sitra facility was formally inaugurated by GPIC chairman and adviser to the Prime Minister for oil and industrial affairs Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, in the presence of board members, company officials and guests.
Speaking at the event, Shaikh Isa said with the use of this environmentally friendly technology, GPIC is a step ahead of all such companies in the region.
He said the unit can capture 450 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per day, which is one of the world's largest capacities.
"The captured gas will later be used as feedstock for urea and methanol synthesis procedures in the process recovering approximately 90 per cent of the gas expelled.
Gulf Daily News " Business News " $55m carbon dioxide recovery plant opens
The Middle East's first carbon dioxide recovery plant has been opened at the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC).
The $55 million facility at the company's Sitra facility was formally inaugurated by GPIC chairman and adviser to the Prime Minister for oil and industrial affairs Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, in the presence of board members, company officials and guests.
Speaking at the event, Shaikh Isa said with the use of this environmentally friendly technology, GPIC is a step ahead of all such companies in the region.
He said the unit can capture 450 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per day, which is one of the world's largest capacities.
"The captured gas will later be used as feedstock for urea and methanol synthesis procedures in the process recovering approximately 90 per cent of the gas expelled.
The $55 million facility at the company's Sitra facility was formally inaugurated by GPIC chairman and adviser to the Prime Minister for oil and industrial affairs Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, in the presence of board members, company officials and guests.
Speaking at the event, Shaikh Isa said with the use of this environmentally friendly technology, GPIC is a step ahead of all such companies in the region.
He said the unit can capture 450 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per day, which is one of the world's largest capacities.
"The captured gas will later be used as feedstock for urea and methanol synthesis procedures in the process recovering approximately 90 per cent of the gas expelled.
Michigan grants air permit for CCS project
The state Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit Tuesday for a major new coal-fired plant near Bay City to generate electricity.
The move to approve the 830-megawatt plant in Hampton Township had Consumers Energy rejoicing, but environmentalists lambasting the decision.
As part of the approval, Consumers will be obligated to close up to seven older electricity-generating units at three power plants across the state. Those seven units, which Consumers is to identify next year, would take 958 megawatts of generating power off the grid.
The move to approve the 830-megawatt plant in Hampton Township had Consumers Energy rejoicing, but environmentalists lambasting the decision.
As part of the approval, Consumers will be obligated to close up to seven older electricity-generating units at three power plants across the state. Those seven units, which Consumers is to identify next year, would take 958 megawatts of generating power off the grid.
Michigan grants air permit for CCS project
The state Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit Tuesday for a major new coal-fired plant near Bay City to generate electricity.
The move to approve the 830-megawatt plant in Hampton Township had Consumers Energy rejoicing, but environmentalists lambasting the decision.
As part of the approval, Consumers will be obligated to close up to seven older electricity-generating units at three power plants across the state. Those seven units, which Consumers is to identify next year, would take 958 megawatts of generating power off the grid.
The move to approve the 830-megawatt plant in Hampton Township had Consumers Energy rejoicing, but environmentalists lambasting the decision.
As part of the approval, Consumers will be obligated to close up to seven older electricity-generating units at three power plants across the state. Those seven units, which Consumers is to identify next year, would take 958 megawatts of generating power off the grid.
China, US eye more energy cooperation CCTV-International
This video clip features WRI's China energy expert Deboragh Seligsohn.
China, US eye more energy cooperation CCTV-International
This video clip features WRI's China energy expert Deboragh Seligsohn.
Groups Press U.S. and China on Carbon
BEIJING — Three prominent American research organizations that are pushing for greater cooperation between the Obama administration and China on the issue of climate change say the two governments should make a priority of supporting the use of carbon capture technology and the creation of a market for carbon.
Groups Press U.S. and China on Carbon
BEIJING — Three prominent American research organizations that are pushing for greater cooperation between the Obama administration and China on the issue of climate change say the two governments should make a priority of supporting the use of carbon capture technology and the creation of a market for carbon.
Syngas With Carbon Capture at Cook Inlet
When developers approached Cook Inlet Region Inc., an energy and resource development company in Anchorage, Alaska, with the idea of using underground coal gasification to tap into a huge coal field nearby, officials thought the plan sounded too good to be true.
Syngas With Carbon Capture at Cook Inlet
When developers approached Cook Inlet Region Inc., an energy and resource development company in Anchorage, Alaska, with the idea of using underground coal gasification to tap into a huge coal field nearby, officials thought the plan sounded too good to be true.
Report finds ample room for joint U.S.-China CO2 storage efforts
China could become a world leader in the development and deployment of technology to capture carbon dioxide and store it underground, the Natural Resources Defense Council finds in a sweeping new report out today.
Report finds ample room for joint U.S.-China CO2 storage efforts
China could become a world leader in the development and deployment of technology to capture carbon dioxide and store it underground, the Natural Resources Defense Council finds in a sweeping new report out today.
Study Says China Is Ripe for Carbon Storage
Scientists found that 90 percent of China’s big carbon-emitting industrial facilities are within 100 miles of a geologic reservoir. The scientists have identified 90 potential repositories on the Chinese mainland that could store an estimated 2,300 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Coal-fired power stations, cement plants and other industrial facilities emit 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide a year, or 64 percent of China’s carbon emissions, according to the report.
The scientists also found 16 offshore formations that could store an additional 780 billion metric tons of carbon under the seabed.
Coal-fired power stations, cement plants and other industrial facilities emit 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide a year, or 64 percent of China’s carbon emissions, according to the report.
The scientists also found 16 offshore formations that could store an additional 780 billion metric tons of carbon under the seabed.
Study Says China Is Ripe for Carbon Storage
Scientists found that 90 percent of China’s big carbon-emitting industrial facilities are within 100 miles of a geologic reservoir. The scientists have identified 90 potential repositories on the Chinese mainland that could store an estimated 2,300 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Coal-fired power stations, cement plants and other industrial facilities emit 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide a year, or 64 percent of China’s carbon emissions, according to the report.
The scientists also found 16 offshore formations that could store an additional 780 billion metric tons of carbon under the seabed.
Coal-fired power stations, cement plants and other industrial facilities emit 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide a year, or 64 percent of China’s carbon emissions, according to the report.
The scientists also found 16 offshore formations that could store an additional 780 billion metric tons of carbon under the seabed.
Pipeline Would Carry Midwest CO2 to Gulf Coast's Oil Fields
The Midwestern Governors Association last week announced a goal to site and permit by 2012 at least one interstate pipeline to ferry global warming pollution from the region's power plants to suitable underground storage sites.
The goal was among several laid out in the Midwestern Energy Infrastructure Accord aiming to transform the region's coal-rich states into hubs for CCS technology (Greenwire, Oct. 7).Denbury Resources Inc., a Texas-based oil and gas company, announced in July that it was conducting a feasibility study into a 500-mile Midwest pipeline that would link the proposed plants to the company's production fields in Mississippi. The company said it could build the estimated $1 billion pipeline at a profit -- and without government subsidies -- if at least three commercial-scale coal gasification plants in the region supplied CO2.
The goal was among several laid out in the Midwestern Energy Infrastructure Accord aiming to transform the region's coal-rich states into hubs for CCS technology (Greenwire, Oct. 7).Denbury Resources Inc., a Texas-based oil and gas company, announced in July that it was conducting a feasibility study into a 500-mile Midwest pipeline that would link the proposed plants to the company's production fields in Mississippi. The company said it could build the estimated $1 billion pipeline at a profit -- and without government subsidies -- if at least three commercial-scale coal gasification plants in the region supplied CO2.
Pipeline Would Carry Midwest CO2 to Gulf Coast's Oil Fields
The Midwestern Governors Association last week announced a goal to site and permit by 2012 at least one interstate pipeline to ferry global warming pollution from the region's power plants to suitable underground storage sites.
The goal was among several laid out in the Midwestern Energy Infrastructure Accord aiming to transform the region's coal-rich states into hubs for CCS technology (Greenwire, Oct. 7).Denbury Resources Inc., a Texas-based oil and gas company, announced in July that it was conducting a feasibility study into a 500-mile Midwest pipeline that would link the proposed plants to the company's production fields in Mississippi. The company said it could build the estimated $1 billion pipeline at a profit -- and without government subsidies -- if at least three commercial-scale coal gasification plants in the region supplied CO2.
The goal was among several laid out in the Midwestern Energy Infrastructure Accord aiming to transform the region's coal-rich states into hubs for CCS technology (Greenwire, Oct. 7).Denbury Resources Inc., a Texas-based oil and gas company, announced in July that it was conducting a feasibility study into a 500-mile Midwest pipeline that would link the proposed plants to the company's production fields in Mississippi. The company said it could build the estimated $1 billion pipeline at a profit -- and without government subsidies -- if at least three commercial-scale coal gasification plants in the region supplied CO2.
World needs big drive for carbon capture-IEA
* World needs 100 carbon capture projects by 2020 * More than 3,000 needed by 2050 * Carbon capture must be part of Copenhagen climate deal (Adds closing comments from London conference) By Daniel Fineren LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The world needs...
World needs big drive for carbon capture-IEA
* World needs 100 carbon capture projects by 2020 * More than 3,000 needed by 2050 * Carbon capture must be part of Copenhagen climate deal (Adds closing comments from London conference) By Daniel Fineren LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The world needs...
