Whoever figures out how to safely trap carbon will make a fortune
Article describes some of the challenges and successes projects in Australia have faced--covering views of both skeptics and proponents of CCS.
Whoever figures out how to safely trap carbon will make a fortune
Article describes some of the challenges and successes projects in Australia have faced--covering views of both skeptics and proponents of CCS.
Gorgon just the beginning of Australia's gas projects
ENVIRONMENT Minister Peter Garrett is to consider four more gas projects on Australia's environmentally sensitive north-west coast after approving the huge Gorgon plant on Barrow Island.
In approving Gorgon yesterday Mr Garrett imposed an additional 28 environmental conditions to protect the island's rare and endangered animal life, which the plant's main proponent, Chevron, says it will accept.
Chevron is waiting for the project's two other partners, ExxonMobil and Shell, to sign off on the plant before construction begins.
In approving Gorgon yesterday Mr Garrett imposed an additional 28 environmental conditions to protect the island's rare and endangered animal life, which the plant's main proponent, Chevron, says it will accept.
Chevron is waiting for the project's two other partners, ExxonMobil and Shell, to sign off on the plant before construction begins.
Gorgon just the beginning of Australia's gas projects
ENVIRONMENT Minister Peter Garrett is to consider four more gas projects on Australia's environmentally sensitive north-west coast after approving the huge Gorgon plant on Barrow Island.
In approving Gorgon yesterday Mr Garrett imposed an additional 28 environmental conditions to protect the island's rare and endangered animal life, which the plant's main proponent, Chevron, says it will accept.
Chevron is waiting for the project's two other partners, ExxonMobil and Shell, to sign off on the plant before construction begins.
In approving Gorgon yesterday Mr Garrett imposed an additional 28 environmental conditions to protect the island's rare and endangered animal life, which the plant's main proponent, Chevron, says it will accept.
Chevron is waiting for the project's two other partners, ExxonMobil and Shell, to sign off on the plant before construction begins.
US EPA seeks comments on new data re: proposed geologic storage rules
Today’s Notice supplements the proposed “Federal Requirements Under
the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Geologic
Sequestration (GS) Wells” of July 25, 2008, presents new data and information, and
requests public comment on related issues that have evolved in response to comments on
the original proposal. This Notice contains preliminary field data from the Department of
Energy-sponsored Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership projects, the results of GSrelated
studies conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and additional
GS-related research. Today’s Notice also discusses comments and presents an alternative
the Agency is considering related to the proposed injection depth requirements for Class
VI wells.
the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Geologic
Sequestration (GS) Wells” of July 25, 2008, presents new data and information, and
requests public comment on related issues that have evolved in response to comments on
the original proposal. This Notice contains preliminary field data from the Department of
Energy-sponsored Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership projects, the results of GSrelated
studies conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and additional
GS-related research. Today’s Notice also discusses comments and presents an alternative
the Agency is considering related to the proposed injection depth requirements for Class
VI wells.
US EPA seeks comments on new data re: proposed geologic storage rules
Today’s Notice supplements the proposed “Federal Requirements Under
the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Geologic
Sequestration (GS) Wells” of July 25, 2008, presents new data and information, and
requests public comment on related issues that have evolved in response to comments on
the original proposal. This Notice contains preliminary field data from the Department of
Energy-sponsored Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership projects, the results of GSrelated
studies conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and additional
GS-related research. Today’s Notice also discusses comments and presents an alternative
the Agency is considering related to the proposed injection depth requirements for Class
VI wells.
the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Geologic
Sequestration (GS) Wells” of July 25, 2008, presents new data and information, and
requests public comment on related issues that have evolved in response to comments on
the original proposal. This Notice contains preliminary field data from the Department of
Energy-sponsored Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership projects, the results of GSrelated
studies conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and additional
GS-related research. Today’s Notice also discusses comments and presents an alternative
the Agency is considering related to the proposed injection depth requirements for Class
VI wells.
Polish Power Plant Cleans Up its Act
The European Commission wants to invest 180 million euros in Poland's first carbon capture and storage installation.
It will avoid huge costs in permits and will catch up to one third of the carbon dioxide emitted.
And once its coal reserves are depleted, in an estimated 25 years, Belchatow plans to go nuclear.
It will avoid huge costs in permits and will catch up to one third of the carbon dioxide emitted.
And once its coal reserves are depleted, in an estimated 25 years, Belchatow plans to go nuclear.
Polish Power Plant Cleans Up its Act
The European Commission wants to invest 180 million euros in Poland's first carbon capture and storage installation.
It will avoid huge costs in permits and will catch up to one third of the carbon dioxide emitted.
And once its coal reserves are depleted, in an estimated 25 years, Belchatow plans to go nuclear.
It will avoid huge costs in permits and will catch up to one third of the carbon dioxide emitted.
And once its coal reserves are depleted, in an estimated 25 years, Belchatow plans to go nuclear.
SCENARIOS-Energy policy in the next German government
BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Aug 25 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking re-election in a federal vote on Sept. 27, and polls give her conservatives a lead over their coalition partners and traditional rivals, the Social Democrats (SPD). ...
SCENARIOS-Energy policy in the next German government
BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Aug 25 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking re-election in a federal vote on Sept. 27, and polls give her conservatives a lead over their coalition partners and traditional rivals, the Social Democrats (SPD). ...
Ohio carbon dioxide underground project abandoned
GREENVILLE: A partner in a $92.8 million proposal to inject carbon dioxide underground in western Ohio says the project has been abandoned.
Battelle Memorial Institute says the decision is based on business considerations.
The project would have injected carbon dioxide from an ethanol plant near Greenville more than 3,000 feet underground.
The project had drawn growing opposition from local officials and state representatives. Opponents say they feared an impact on property values and potential seismic activity.
Most of the project's funding, $61 million, would have come from the federal government. The Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership, managed by Battelle of Columbus, would have contributed $32 million, including $3 million in state funding
Battelle Memorial Institute says the decision is based on business considerations.
The project would have injected carbon dioxide from an ethanol plant near Greenville more than 3,000 feet underground.
The project had drawn growing opposition from local officials and state representatives. Opponents say they feared an impact on property values and potential seismic activity.
Most of the project's funding, $61 million, would have come from the federal government. The Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership, managed by Battelle of Columbus, would have contributed $32 million, including $3 million in state funding
Ohio carbon dioxide underground project abandoned
GREENVILLE: A partner in a $92.8 million proposal to inject carbon dioxide underground in western Ohio says the project has been abandoned.
Battelle Memorial Institute says the decision is based on business considerations.
The project would have injected carbon dioxide from an ethanol plant near Greenville more than 3,000 feet underground.
The project had drawn growing opposition from local officials and state representatives. Opponents say they feared an impact on property values and potential seismic activity.
Most of the project's funding, $61 million, would have come from the federal government. The Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership, managed by Battelle of Columbus, would have contributed $32 million, including $3 million in state funding
Battelle Memorial Institute says the decision is based on business considerations.
The project would have injected carbon dioxide from an ethanol plant near Greenville more than 3,000 feet underground.
The project had drawn growing opposition from local officials and state representatives. Opponents say they feared an impact on property values and potential seismic activity.
Most of the project's funding, $61 million, would have come from the federal government. The Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership, managed by Battelle of Columbus, would have contributed $32 million, including $3 million in state funding
Santee Cooper suspends plans for controversial power plant
Carter cited too the proposed federal government regulations, specifically the cap and trade legislation that recently passed in the House, that could have tremendous cost implications for Santee Cooper customers. "The bill calls for carbon capture and sequestration technology to be placed on new plants by 2025, and there currently exists no technology to do that. The cost of the technology and the carbon tax are unknown and expected to be high, and this uncertainty causes great concern for Santee Cooper in considering future coal plants," he said.
Santee Cooper suspends plans for controversial power plant
Carter cited too the proposed federal government regulations, specifically the cap and trade legislation that recently passed in the House, that could have tremendous cost implications for Santee Cooper customers. "The bill calls for carbon capture and sequestration technology to be placed on new plants by 2025, and there currently exists no technology to do that. The cost of the technology and the carbon tax are unknown and expected to be high, and this uncertainty causes great concern for Santee Cooper in considering future coal plants," he said.
Mexico works with Colombia, Costa Rica on carbon storage_English_Xinhua
"We are working with Costa Rica and Colombia on environment mitigation and education, and seeking a joint system for storing carbon," Elvira said in a press conference.
Methane, produced by rotting organic waste, and carbon dioxide, mostly produced by engines and electricity turbines, are main greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon capture and storage serve an effective way to check and reverse the climate change.
Methane, produced by rotting organic waste, and carbon dioxide, mostly produced by engines and electricity turbines, are main greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon capture and storage serve an effective way to check and reverse the climate change.
Mexico works with Colombia, Costa Rica on carbon storage_English_Xinhua
"We are working with Costa Rica and Colombia on environment mitigation and education, and seeking a joint system for storing carbon," Elvira said in a press conference.
Methane, produced by rotting organic waste, and carbon dioxide, mostly produced by engines and electricity turbines, are main greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon capture and storage serve an effective way to check and reverse the climate change.
Methane, produced by rotting organic waste, and carbon dioxide, mostly produced by engines and electricity turbines, are main greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Carbon capture and storage serve an effective way to check and reverse the climate change.
