“Increasing Use of Carbon Dioxide in Sustainability Efforts”
- The use of carbon dioxide in carbon capture and storage technologies is gaining momentum as industries focus on reducing emissions
- For instance, The Sleipner CO2 storage project in Norway captures carbon dioxide from natural gas production and injects it into underground reservoirs, preventing its release into the atmosphere
- Carbon utilization is becoming a significant trend, where captured carbon dioxide is converted into valuable products such as synthetic fuels or chemicals
- For instance, Carbon Clean Solutions, which captures carbon dioxide from industrial processes and uses it to produce green chemicals for various applications
- The development of direct air capture technologies is another growing trend, where carbon dioxide is pulled directly from the atmosphere. Companies such as Clime works are pioneering this technology, offering a way to remove excess carbon dioxide from the air and potentially reverse some effects of climate change
- Carbon dioxide is also being used in enhanced oil recovery, where it is injected into oil fields to improve extraction rates. The In Salah Gas Project in Algeria is one example where carbon dioxide is captured and used for this purpose while also storing it underground, thus reducing net emissions
- The use of carbon dioxide in manufacturing is rising, with its application in producing concrete and other building materials. Companies such as Blue Planet are working on capturing carbon dioxide and turning it into aggregate for concrete production, helping the construction industry lower its carbon footprint
