Henry Chigozie Mpieri’s Post

Flaring natural gas at oil and gas wells generates greenhouse gas emissions and wastes valuable resources. Modular gas-to-liquids plants are an emerging solution. These plants are flexible, scalable, and economically attractive. Flared gas, if captured, could be used to power homes, fuel vehicles, or create valuable products. Instead, it releases pollutants into the atmosphere, contributes to climate change and poses health risks to nearby communities. Modular gas-to-liquids plants (GTL plants) are a relatively new technology scaling up now as a solution. Here, Williams Ibeh, an Engineering for Change Fellows, explores innovative ways to tackle gas flaring—a major environmental challenge. He highlights how modular plants could capture and repurpose flared gas, turning waste into valuable energy while reducing harmful emissions. By embracing this technology, we can not only mitigate the effects of climate change but also create sustainable opportunities for communities worldwide. As an E4C Fellow, Williams is supporting M2X Energy Inc. in their design of a transportable plant to reduce global methane emissions. The project is converting M2X’s trailer-based gas-to-methanol plant into a modular, container-based system for rapid global deployment. 🔗 Continue reading at Engineering for Change: https://bit.ly/3XgD1DF #E4CFellowship #technology #sdg #socialimpact Photo source: Sergezolotukhin (CC BY-SA 4.0)

🚀 Exciting News in the Field of Environmental Engineering! 🌍 I’m thrilled to share the launch of my latest project: an Emissions Calculator designed to track and calculate emissions from various fuel types such as coal and biomass. As part of my ongoing efforts to integrate sustainable practices in industrial operations, this tool will help companies assess their environmental impact and ensure they stay compliant with PEQS (Pakistan Environmental Quality Standards). Key Features: 🔹 Real-Time Emission Tracking: Calculate carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and more based on steam load and fuel type. 🔹 PEQS Compliance: The app checks your emissions against national standards for environmental protection. 🔹 Fuel Flexibility: Supports calculations for both coal and biomass fuels with customizable fuel mix options. 🔹 User-Friendly Interface: Built using Streamlit, making it accessible for engineers and environmentalists alike. With growing awareness around climate change, tools like these are essential for making informed decisions that contribute to a greener future. 🌱 🔗https://lnkd.in/diPvXWgV #GreenTech #Sustainability #EnvironmentalEngineering #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #GenAI #TechForGood #Streamlit #EmissionsCalculator #EnvironmentalImpact

🌍 Embracing Sustainable Oil Production: Optimizing Operations and Reducing Carbon Footprint In today's environmentally conscious world, the oil industry faces a pressing challenge: balancing the need for energy with the responsibility to minimize environmental impact. As the world transitions towards a sustainable future, oil producers are seeking innovative solutions to optimize operations, reduce energy consumption, and lower their carbon footprint. The energy transition and #Decarbonization of the #Oil&Gas industry require improvements in the efficiency of #HeavyOil production. Technologies like #CFD enable the optimization of smart well designs with #VirtualLabs and enhance the understanding of aquifer displacement to mitigate excessive water production. Imagine reducing high energy costs and improving the competitiveness and #Sustainability of your wells. Make better decisions in the implementation of completions with #WaterControlDevices. We offer consultancy services with engineering studies in #CFD to help you achieve these goals. 🌟 Contact us to transform your oil operation towards sustainability and efficiency. Andres Pinilla Miguel Asuaje Nicolas Ratkovich

🎉 Excited to announce our new publication in American Chemical Society ES&T Air! 🎉 Our team, led by researchers at Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, has conducted the first independent, high-volume single-blind controlled release test, evaluating 8 identifiable commercial continuous monitoring systems for methane detection and quantification. 🌍🏭 Key findings: ✅ All teams reported false positive rates below 10% on a second-by-second basis ✅ 4 out of 8 systems exceeded 80% true positive rates ✅ Reliability of emission event identification surpassed 70% for all systems ⚠ All 5 systems tested underestimated daily average emissions by an average of 74% The study reveals the potential of continuous monitoring solutions as early warning systems for large methane emissions in the oil and gas sector. However, improvements are needed in detailed assessments of emission duration and volume for regulatory compliance and accurate greenhouse gas inventories. 📈📉 Improving the accuracy of methane quantification is crucial for fair and effective methane fee implementation under #inflationreductionact by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our findings provide a foundation for further research and development to establish robust emissions accounting systems. 🔍🔧 Huge thanks to all the participating teams from Andium, ECOTEC , Kuva Systems, Oiler Equation, Inc., Project Canary, Qube Technologies, Sensirion, and ChampionX for their collaboration and dedication throughout this project! 🤝👥 Huge thanks to my coauthors, Sahar El Abbadi, Philippine Burdeau, Zhan Zhang, Evan Sherwin, Jeff Rutherford, Yuanlei Chen, and my advisor Adam Brandt. And, of course, to our funders, the Stanford Natural Gas Initiative (Stanford Energy), the Environmental Defense Fund, the Global Methane Hub, and the International Methane Emissions Observatory. Last but not least, we are forever grateful to the skilled technicians and engineers of Rawhide Leasing Company and Volta Fabrication for keeping the whole operation up and running! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g-WVwurX #MethaneMonitoring #OilAndGas #EmissionsReduction #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange #GreenhouseGases #ContinuousMonitoring #SingleBlindTest #ACSESTAir

Innovation or distraction? - A study of the health and climate impacts of carbon capture, in the journal Energy and Environmental Science, found that only 10.8% of one such plant’s CO2-equivalent emissions and 10.5% of the CO2 removed from the air is captured over 20 years, and only 20 to 31% is captured over 100 years. In addition, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis finds that “CCS is an expensive and unproven technology that distracts from global decarbonisation efforts while allowing oil and gas industries to conduct business as usual. https://lnkd.in/ev2Y5stM

💯 Outstanding results 💯 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a vital tool for ensuring that renewable energy technologies are genuinely sustainable and provide net environmental benefits. It helps stakeholders make informed decisions, improve technology design, comply with regulations, and ultimately contribute to global sustainability goals. 🔺 LCA considers all stages of a product's life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. This provides a complete picture of the environmental impacts, including resource depletion, energy use, emissions, and waste generation. 🔺 LCA uncovers environmental impacts that may not be obvious during the use phase but are significant in other stages like manufacturing or disposal. 🔺 The photocatalytic reactor developed by Redeem has two significant advantages compared to standard PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis): it employs less PGM metals and demands no electricity supply during operations. This leads to lower emissions both during manufacturing and operations (3.17 kgCO2eq/kgH2 for Redeem vs 6.1 kgCO2eq/kgH2 for PEM. Special thanks to FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency for funding this work #Lifecycleassessment #RedeemSolarTechnologies #Hydrogen #renwebaleenergy #Greenchemistry #flowchemistry #electrolysis #PEM

A Joint Development Project has begun for a techno-economic analysis of CCS implementation aboard bulk carriers. This project involves DNV and SDTR Marine and will see both parties working collaboratively on this analysis. The point of this project is to study and evaluate the economic viability and differences between a variety of fuel and technology approaches, whilst applying varying fuel and Co2 price scenarios. The article below talks about a recent project which is placing decarbonisation and capturing CO2 emissions, at the front of the marine industry's drive. The main focus is to reduce the industry's carbon footprint and to do this, the collaboration will test a multitude of techniques. Interested in attending the world’s largest conference dedicated to Carbon Capture? Sign up to our newsletter to keep updated. Register here: https://lnkd.in/esxUFHy Want to know about the Carbon Capture Technology Expo and which companies are attending? Visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/gRK-RHtK   #Carbon #CarbonCapture #Hydrogen #BlueHydrogen #CarbonCaptureTechnologyExpoEurope #CCTE2024

We’re thrilled to share that Emvolon, in partnership with Pioneer Energy, has been selected for a $ 7.5 Million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program for a commercial size system using our best-in-class Methane to Methanol Technology. 🚀 Our project, "Methane Emission Mitigation through Onsite Methanol Synthesis," is focused on solving two critical challenges:  ✅ Eliminating methane emissions by converting waste gases that would otherwise be flared.  ✅ Decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors with green methanol, a versatile and sustainable fuel. This milestone reflects our commitment to developing scalable solutions that address climate challenges while creating value from emissions. By turning methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into green methanol, we’re not just reducing emissions—we’re building a sustainable future for energy and industry. 🌎 ⚡ https://lnkd.in/gGGi46qV #EnergyTransition #MethaneMitigation #GreenMethanol #Decarbonization #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation

The U.S. Carbon Storage Push: Unlocking Opportunities for a Net-Zero Future A New Era for Carbon Storage Regulations The United States is doubling down on its carbon capture and storage (CCS) strategy. With the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focusing on Class VI wells under the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program, the groundwork is being laid for a robust regulatory framework. But why does this matter? Because Class VI wells are the bedrock for secure CO2 storage, ensuring long-term safety and sustainability. These steps are vital as industries aim to reduce their carbon footprints in a meaningful way. Pipeline Rules: A 2024 Milestone The U.S. administration is actively evaluating new rules for CO2 pipelines. Why now? Over 5,000 miles of CO2 pipelines already exist in the U.S., with significant expansions projected to meet the growing demand for carbon capture infrastructure. Investors are keeping a close eye on these developments, as clear guidelines could unlock billions in funding for large-scale CCS projects. Offshore Storage: Exploring Uncharted Waters The Department of Interior is gearing up to propose offshore CO2 storage regulations. This marks a pivotal moment: Offshore storage has the potential to capture vast volumes of CO2, tapping into the U.S.’s extensive coastal resources. For global stakeholders, this opens doors to partnerships, leveraging U.S. expertise in offshore drilling and storage technology. Opportunities for Investors As the regulatory puzzle comes together, international investors and incubators are poised to gain: Access to a growing $100 billion CCS market. Opportunities to co-develop scalable solutions with U.S.-based innovators. Final Thought 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for carbon capture in the U.S. Are we ready to lead the charge? #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #GreenInvestment #NetZeroGreenBharat #CarbonHydrogenX #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #CarbonStorage #CCSTech #FutureOfEnergy #CleanTech #Innovation

We have all seen articles about reducing CO2 in the atmosphere through carbon capture. This is a unique study of oil pipelines, and the properties that CO2 has moving through the pipeline chambers. https://lnkd.in/e39ng_NQ #CO2Capture #OilAndGas #Sustainability #Innovation