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New carbon capture technology to be explored

ExxonMobil and Mosaic Materials have entered into an agreement to explore the development of new carbon capture technology.

Mosaic Materials has progressed research on a new process that uses porous solids, known as metal-organic frameworks, to separate carbon dioxide (CO
2) from air or flue gas. The agreement with ExxonMobil will enable further discussion between the two companies to evaluate opportunities for industrial uses of the technology at scale.

‘New technologies in carbon capture will be critical enablers for us to meet growing energy demands, while reducing emissions,’ says Vijay Swarup, Vice President of Research and Development for ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company. ‘Our agreement with Mosaic expands our carbon capture technology research portfolio, which is evaluating multiple pathways – including evaluation of carbonate fuel cells and direct air capture – to reduce costs and enable large-scale deployment.’

According to Thomas McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Mosaic Materials, its proprietary technology allows the separation of CO
2 ‘from nearly any gas mixture using moderate temperature and pressure changes, substantially increasing energy efficiency and decreasing costs’.

News Item details


Journal title: Petroleum Review

Subjects: Carbon emissions, Decarbonisation, Carbon capture and storage

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