BASF develops new solvent for reducing CO2 emissions from power plants
21/11/2005
BASF has developed a new solvent that is said to be particularly efficient in removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from power plant emissions. The company contributes this new development to a European Union (EU) sponsored research project for thorough research into the removal and collection of CO2 gases. The solvent, and the corresponding gas scrubbing process, will be tested in practice from March 2006 in the world’s largest pilot plant of this type located in Esbjerg , Denmark
BASF joined the EU-sponsored research project in early 2004. Other contributors to the project include prestigious European universities, research institutes, official organisations and representatives of industry. Leading power plant operators, oil and gas companies, and plant manufacturers are also involved. Within BASF, the Chemicals Research and Technology unit and the Intermediates Operating Division are cooperating to accelerate progress on the project.
The research project was set up in response to the Kyoto Protocol whose objective is the long-term reduction of climate-damaging greenhouse gases.
BASF joined the EU-sponsored research project in early 2004. Other contributors to the project include prestigious European universities, research institutes, official organisations and representatives of industry. Leading power plant operators, oil and gas companies, and plant manufacturers are also involved. Within BASF, the Chemicals Research and Technology unit and the Intermediates Operating Division are cooperating to accelerate progress on the project.
The research project was set up in response to the Kyoto Protocol whose objective is the long-term reduction of climate-damaging greenhouse gases.
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