With the increase of CCS awareness as a potential solution for mitigating carbon emissions, we can review a few new technologies helping the economics. Here are three examples. Modularization and scalability Modular, containerized, and standardized components will help to reduce the costs for CCS. It will allow smaller emitters to […]
Monthly Archives: August 2021
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There are currently over 50# CO2 pipelines that cover a distance of ~5,000 miles (8000 km). The lack of CO2 transport infrastructure is definitely a limiting factor for CCS scale-up. Existing oil and gas pipelines can be converted to CO2 transport pipelines for short-distance, low-volume transport. For these distances, CO2 may be transported in […]
Each potential Carbon Capture opportunity will have particular characteristics which need to be properly evaluated and engineered to make the right technology selection for efficient, cost effective operations. There are good technologies available and they are advancing rapidly with good applications available for lessons learned to facilitate continuous improvement. As […]
With so many carbon emission sources that could be mitigated, it is important to identify all potential subsurface storage locations. Deep saline aquifers are widely distributed and have been successfully used for many years. With carbon based power generation likely for several more decades, this is a technically proven solution […]
Technically Well Established and Commercially Feasible with Carbon Taxes and Cross-Border Duties As we have looked at end of life oil & gas assets to investigate geothermal potential, it is common to find some reservoirs that are not suitable for geothermal, but are well suited for Carbon Capture and Storage […]
Kenya is one of the leading developers of Geothermal Energy in the world and they are a great example for other countries across Africa. Most of Kenya’s Geothermal Energy has been high enthalpy resources, but additional development opportunities exist by widening the scope to incorporate low and medium enthalpy resources. […]
As we continue to review the Geothermal opportunities across Africa, many people would be familiar with the high enthalpy geothermal resources being developed in EARS. Kenya is one of the world leaders here producing clean electricity. Other countries along the rift system have begun developing Geothermal Energy, but many more […]
Cameroon is another African country with energy challenges. There are conventional onshore and offshore oil and gas developments, but there is a need for more electrification to support people’s living standards, education, clean water and improved sanitation, and the economy. There are good Geothermal Energy opportunities across the country and […]
Ghana is our next African country to highlight Geothermal Energy opportunities. Blessed with valuable mineral ores and offshore oil & gas, Ghana also has clean, environmentally sustainable Geothermal Energy prospects. A resilient energy grid needs more baseload and Geothermal is persistent and dispatchable. Funding and finance is available for renewable […]