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CO2 storage
A new method for dissolving CO2 in groundwater

Underground storage of CO2 is attracting a great deal of interest as a solution for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. However, the costs of this technology are high and, due to geological constraints, it cannot be applied everywhere. There is also public opposition because of concerns about a potential sudden release of CO2 into the environment. Another innovative method is to dissolve CO2 in groundwater that is pumped up and then re-infiltrated into a deep well.

Advantages
This is a viable solution for companies looking for extra scope in their CO2 emission rights. By dissolving CO2 in water, small companies that are subject to emission-trading regulations (and for whom conventional large-scale CO2 storage is not appropriate) can also meet their obligations.

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Our activities
We have considerable experience of CO2 storage techniques. We can obtain the required permits and supervise implementation.

Like to know more?
Call +31 (0)26 35 35 555 and ask for Bas Godschalk
or e-mail us at b.godschalk@iftechnology.nl.

 

Projects

Feasibility study of CO2 dissolved
IF has made a study on the technical and economic feasibility and impact of solving the CO2 in geothermal water return.

Studies

Several studies show that underground storage of CO2 an economically beneficial way to meet the Kyoto obligations. There are many relatively small trading businesses liable for which recovery of supercritical CO2 would be too large. For supercritical CO2 storage is best based on a quantity of more than 1,000 tonnes per year. Most companies do not attain this rate (see national allocation decision). For these companies may be interesting to dissolved CO2 storage.