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Carbon Management

Distillation of a mixture containing CO2, CH4 and H2—Part 2

Northrop Consulting: Northrop, P. S.
SVP Chemical Plant Services: Pattabathula, V.
Consultant: Broadhurst, P.
Green Gas Process Technologies: Kimchi, B. B.

This article describes a method for the simultaneous separation of a mixture containing hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), which may result from certain shifted synthesis gas (syngas) mixtures.

Design efficient and scalable liquefaction plants for a low-carbon future

Aspen Technology: Davidson, J.

The safe, reliable and environmentally sustainable delivery of LNG to consumer markets requires investment in new and expanded infrastructure. Embedding digital technology and insights allows key stakeholders to understand the challenges of such an endeavor, along with pathways to more efficient projects and operations.

Monetizing carbon capture, transport and storage

Emerson: Harris, S.

At the time of this publication, Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database was tracking more than 440 active carbon capture projects around the world. These projects include carbon capture projects, hubs and storage facilities. An alternative market for the captured carbon and subsequent credits are the commitments by companies to reduce overall emissions, or even achieve net-zero operations. Such a company may choose to purchase CO2 removal credits to offset their emissions. These credits can be generated and sold by capturing emitted carbon and permanent sequestration. For either system to work, a digital trail must be accurate for companies to buy and sell carbon, as explained in this work. 

Italy, Saudi Arabia sign energy cooperation agreement, including low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia and CCS

The cooperation focuses on renewable energy, reducing methane emissions, power interconnections, renewable and low-emissions hydrogen and ammonia, and carbon capture and storage systems

Online Exclusive: Trump Administration must state its position on climate and energy

In a speech to announce the U.S.’s Fifth Climate Assessment on Nov. 14, 2023—a report that was compiled by more than 700 climate scientists and thousands of contributors— President Joe Biden stated that the greatest existential threat to the U.S. and humanity is the “climate crisis.”

Thai cabinet approves collection of carbon tax

Thailand's cabinet agreed to levy a carbon tax of 200 baht/ton ($5.88/ton) of carbon emissions as part of the country's efforts to reduce GHG emissions. Products to be subject to the carbon price mechanism include gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, diesel biodiesel, LPG and others.

Envana secures $5.2-MM U.S. DOE grant for methane mitigation technology project

Envana Software Solutions (Envana) has been awarded a $4.2-MM grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance oil and gas methane monitoring and mitigation technologies.

Reolum selects Johnson Matthey technology for one of the largest planned e-methanol plants in Europe

Johnson Matthey’s (JM) e-methanol technology has been selected by Reolum for the next phase of its La Robla Nueva Energia (NE) project. Located in the Spanish region of Castilla y León, it will be one of the largest e-methanol production plants in Europe, planned to be online by the end of 2027.

Trump to declare 'national energy emergency' to boost fossil fuels, power projects

President Donald Trump laid out a sweeping plan to maximize already record high U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national energy emergency, stripping away excess regulation, and withdrawing the U.S. from an international pact to fight climate change. 

Indonesia expects EU to adjust palm oil biofuel stance after EU ruling

Indonesia welcomed a ruling by the World Trade Organization in a case against European Union on palm oil-based biodiesel, expecting the bloc to adjust its regulations to comply with the ruling.