Ready for some green tech vibes? 🌿 The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in southern China just kicked off its new carbon capture and liquefaction facility in Chengmai, marking a major leap in low-carbon innovation.
Here's the lowdown: this plant snags CO2 from oilfield gas, purifies it, and turns it into liquid – over 100 tonnes every single day. Since starting up, it's stored a whopping 360,000 tonnes of CO2, which is equal to the annual emissions of about 150,000 cars. Pretty neat, right? 🚗❌
Engineers haven’t stopped there: they’re optimizing the capture process and using a comprehensive monitoring system to ensure that the CO2 stays locked away safely. The result? A reliable, long-term storage solution, plus an added boost of 150,000 tonnes in oil and gas production. Talk about double duty! 🔧💡
Why it matters: CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage) technology is crucial for cutting greenhouse gases worldwide. By turning waste CO2 into liquid and storing it underground, Hainan FTP is not only helping to fight climate change but also paving the way for a cleaner energy system in South and Southeast Asia.
Whether you’re scrolling through eco-hacks in Bengaluru or swapping sustainability tips in Ho Chi Minh City, this milestone is a reminder that innovation can power both the planet and the economy. Stay tuned for more green updates! 🌏✨
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Hainan Free Trade Port makes strides in carbon capture, liquefaction
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