Capturing and managing our carbon emissions
CCUS can not only help us to reduce emissions and improve air quality, but it can create economic opportunities, enhance energy security, and promote job growth. And that captured carbon? It can be a valuable resource to be used in many ways.
Interested in learning more? Scroll and click below to discover how we can capture, transport, store, and use carbon.
The concept of capturing carbon to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been around since the late 20th century. And the first carbon capture plant was developed in Norway in the 1990’s. Since then, these plants have been popping up around the world as we work to combat climate change.
There are a few ways to capture carbon. Click the orange icons to explore capture methods.
Capturing carbon is great, but then what? In some instances, carbon is sequestered right at the capture site. But in most cases, captured carbon must transported elsewhere for storage or utilization. Click the icons to learn more about transportation options.
Pre- or Post-Combustion
The first industrialized methods of capturing carbon was to capture it right at the source of combustion. This can be done either before or after the fuel source has been burned. It is currently the most predominant method of capturing carbon—before it is even released into the atmosphere.
Direct Air Capture
A newer form of carbon capture is direct air capture (DAC). DAC is becoming popular because it can pull carbon dioxide (CO2) directly out of the atmosphere. This is useful for capturing the carbon we’ve been emitting for decades. DAC functions by using large fans that pull in CO2, treat it with chemicals, trap the carbon, and release oxygen back into the atmosphere.
Nature-based Solutions
We all know that plants consume CO2 and produce oxygen. So why not plant more of these living, breathing carbon capture assets? Nature-based Solutions (NbS) like trees, groves, and flowers—even wetlands—can not only reduce GHG emissions, but also enhance biodiversity, improve climate resilience, and more.
How can we capture carbon?
How can we transport carbon?
Shipping
Shipping vessels are essential when transporting carbon over large bodies of water.
Rail
Transporting carbon by rail is more common when crossing into different countries or jurisdictions.
There are a few things we can leverage captured carbon for—and we already do. After all, carbon is used for many processes we rely on. It’s a valuable resource that can provide economic opportunities for various industries.
Captured carbon is predominantly used for industrial processes and in the production of fertilizer, cement, steel, synthetic fuels, and chemicals. But it can be leveraged for other purposes too. Click the orange icons to explore.
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
EOR is a method of extracting more crude oil from reservoirs that are approaching end of life. By injecting carbon and driving up any remaining crude oil, EOR provides a way to use captured carbon while also helping us get the most value out of our natural resources.
Fertilizer
One of the largest consumers of captured carbon is the fertilizer industry. This is because CO2 is used in the production of urea fertilizer, a widely used product in agriculture. So, rather than letting carbon be released into the atmosphere, we are putting it to good use and leveraging it for things like crop production.
How can we use carbon?
Synthetic Fuels
Synthetic fuels are produced by combining carbon and hydrogen with the use of renewable energy sources. They can come in the form of gasoline, diesel, and even jet fuel—and it reduces the carbon intensity of the energy industry.
Food and drink processing
Carbon is used extensively in the food industry to preserve food for longer periods of time. This is particularly true for fruits and vegetables and is necessary during transport from faraway lands. But carbon is also necessary for many of our favorite beverages.
How can we help you on your carbon journey?
CCUS will be crucial on the journey towards net zero. And while carbon capture is not a turnkey solution to combat climate change on its own, it can offer several benefits and play a key role in our decarbonization efforts. It’s exciting to see progress in the industry, and our teams will be there to support our clients with carbon capture projects around the world.
Pre- or Post-Combustion
Direct Air Capture
Nature-based Solutions
Shipping
Rail
Food and Drink processing
Synthetic Fuels
Fertilizer
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
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Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) will play an essential role in the energy transition and reaching net zero goals around the world. After all, we can’t build a renewable energy economy overnight. We will continue to rely on fossil fuels for years to come. But we must leverage those resources responsibly.
Sequestration
Carbon can be safely and permanently stored deep underground in spent oil & gas wells, previously mined mineral patches, and deep saline formations.
Storage
Carbon can be temporarily stored in tankers so that it is accessible for utilization at a later date.
Sequestration
Storage
There are two primary ways to store carbon. It really depends on if you plan on leveraging the resource. If you plan on utilizing the carbon, it can be stored temporarily for later use. If not, carbon can be safely and permanently sequestered underground. Click the icons to learn more about storage options for carbon.
How can we store carbon?
Trucks
We can transport captured carbon via trucks. This is more common for smaller quantities over shorter distances.
Pipelines
Pipelines are the safest and most sustainable method of transporting our resources over long distances.
Trucks
Pipelines
Full lifecycle
We can help navigate the complex policy and regulatory environment, making sure our clients are following the mandates as set out by governments around the world.
Grants & Incentives
Our integrated teams pull together multidisciplinary experts to tackle all aspects of carbon capture challenges, from energy generation and capture technologies, to facilities and operations, to protecting the environment.
Our teams can support our clients through the entire carbon lifecycle, from planning and permitting through conception, design, and completion.
Policy & Regulations
Our teams can help our clients accurately measure the carbon they’ve captured in order to access the grants, incentives, and funding available in each jurisdiction.
Integration
Full lifecycle
Policy & Regulations
Grants & Incentives
Integration
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