Technologies

These are core technologies that allow carbon capture, utilization, storage, and monitoring. If you have a suggestion for this page (or would like to appear here) give us a shout.

• Monitoring

  • Seismic Monitoring
    Uses seismic waves to monitor CO2 movement and ensure it remains trapped.
  • Well Logging
    Measures properties of geological formations to monitor CO2 storage sites.
  • Pressure and Temperature Sensors
    Detect changes in storage conditions.
  • Chemical Tracers
    Introduces tracers into CO2 streams to track its migration.

• Carbon Capture

  • Gasification
    Converts fossil fuels into hydrogen and CO2; CO2 is separated before combustion.
  • Shift Reaction
    Reacts carbon monoxide with water to produce hydrogen and capture CO2.
  • Absorption
    Uses solvents (like amines) to capture CO2 from flue gases.
  • Adsorption
    Uses solid materials to attract and hold CO2 molecules.
  • Membrane Separation
    Employs selective membranes to separate CO2 from other gases.
  • Cryogenic Distillation
    Cools gases to separate CO2 by condensation point.
  • Oxy-Fuel Combustion
    Burns fuel with oxygen and flue gas, simplifying CO2 capture.

• Carbon Utilization

  • Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
    Injects CO2 into oil reservoirs to increase oil recovery.
  • Chemical Conversion
    Converts CO2 into chemicals like methanol, urea, and polycarbonates.
  • Carbon Mineralization
    Reacts CO2 with minerals to form stable carbonates.
  • Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Utilization (BECCU)
    Uses biomass to capture CO2, converting it into biofuels and bioplastics.
  • Concrete Curing
    Uses CO2 in concrete curing, enhancing strength and storing CO2 permanently.

• Carbon Storage

  • Deep Saline Aquifers
    Injects CO2 into deep underground saltwater reservoirs.
  • Depleted Oil and Gas Fields
    Stores CO2 in empty oil and gas fields.
  • Unmineable Coal Seams
    Injects CO2 into coal seams that cannot be mined, where it can adsorb onto the coal.
  • Direct Injection
    Injects CO2 into the deep ocean, where it is expected to remain isolated for centuries.
  • Ocean Fertilization
    Stimulates the growth of phytoplankton to absorb more CO2.