Taiwan Power makes CCS plans
Taiwan’s largest CO2 emitter looks at a carbon capture trial for its flagship Taichung power plant.
Taiwan’s largest CO2 emitter looks at a carbon capture trial for its flagship Taichung power plant.
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This conference will allow delegates to debate the potential for coal in the energy mix, evaluate the latest developments in CTL, IGCC, CCS and CBM, hear from pioneers of coal-fired power plants with CCS, gain essential insight into the progress made in the industry and analyze operational examples of clean coal technologies.
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Funding paves way for completion in 2015. Engineering to be provided by Babcock & Wilcox and Air Liquide Process & Construction.
Two thirds will go to Scotland, investment slightly larger than initially envisaged due to “opportunities”.
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