(496f) Decarbonization Solutions

The global need for effective technology to capture, use, and store CO2 has intensified due to increasing public and governmental awareness of the importance of meeting climate goals while sustaining energy demands. This presents a lucrative opportunity for the chemical and process industries to take advantage of. With the advent of CO2 capture technologies in the 1970s, existing facilities around the world have the potential to capture over 40 MtCO2 annually. There has been a growing impetus in this field, supported by investment incentives and the civic responsibility of achieving climate targets. Chemical absorption and physical separation are the two most frequently utilized technologies, which have proved successful for decades.

At SwRI, we have established teams specializing in all aspects of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), including related infrastructure designed for real-world CO2 producers. Our wide-ranging expertise encompasses chemisorption, membrane and oxy-fuel separations, chemical and calcium looping, direct air capture, infrastructure and logistics, and supercritical CO2 power cycles. Our organization is significantly invested in developing technologies for the impending net-zero carbon economy by 2050 and achieving a 100% clean electrical grid by 2035.

In addition, we have substantial knowledge and experience in syngas production and upgrading, CO2 conversion to fuels and chemicals, fermentation, and electrolysis. We strive to advance CCUS technologies through fundamental research, process development, and industrial application. Our years of diverse and numerous projects make us a leading promoter of achieving sustainability and curbing global warming. Our presentation will provide insight into various CCUS approaches.