12.09.2023
TCM strenghtens cooperation with the USA
«The recent conference in Pittsburgh served as a testament to the remarkable collaborative efforts underway in the United States. Government authorities, technology providers, and research institutions are diligently working together to mitigate CO2 emissions within the industry and remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
For TCM, this event provided an excellent opportunity to both showcase our state-of-the art testing facilities and our expertise in CO2 capture. We are now committed to nurturing existing and new partnerships, with the primary objective of conducting tests for innovative technologies at our facility and availing our Advisory Services in the years ahead».
The Carbon Management Research Project Review Meeting
Every year, during August, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), acting on behalf of the US Department of Energy (DoE), organizes the Carbon Management Research Project Review Meeting in Pittsburgh. This year, the conference drew a staggering of 1.200 participants from around the globe, including TCM’s managing Director Muhammad Ismail Shah and Technology Manager Matthew Campbell.
US DoE/NETL is dedicated to driving research and development efforts that contribute to reducing CO2 emissions, including the capture and storage of CO2. The DoE has been actively involved in funding several test campaigns at Mongstad. Among them, RTI International, which last years conducted a test of their technology for capturing CO2 from fossil fuel power plants and industry.
Several meetings with technology vendors
«RTI was one of the companies with whom we engaged in fruitful discussions during the conference. They expressed keen interest in returning to Mongstad to test an enhanced version of their technology,» Shah and Campbell says.
«Additionally, we had a productive meetings with Susteon, Unviersity of Kentucky and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, which have developed efficient CO2 capture technologies. They aspire to conduct large-scale technology tests beyond the capacity of their own facilities. These organizations and several othersare eager to tap into TCM’s expertise, especially regarding our experience in emissions mitigation and other unique capabilities within the realm of CO2 capture.»
Fueled by the Inflation Reduction Act
Through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Biden administration embarked on the most extensive climate and energy effort ever in American history last year. A total of 369 billion dollars has been allocated to stimulate investments in renewable energy and zero-emission technology.
«The IRA has undeniably accelerated the development of new technologies and the implementation of mature technologies within the industry to achieve climate goals. Witnessing the tremendous enthusiasm in Pittsburgh, eminating from politicians, the industry leaders, and technologists alike, was truly inspiring,» states TCM’s representatives at the conference.
