Example: Generation of Blue Barrels – Net Zero Aviation Fuels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThese advancements must be integrated with IT and artificial intelligence (AI) systems to facilitate global emissions tracking and trading. Furthermore, the transition introduces new interdependencies across economic, industrial, and social systems, necessitating novel regulatory and fiscal policies to ensure acceptance and sustainability.<\/p>\n
The oil and gas (O&G) sector, with its significant Scope 3 emissions \u2013 comprising approximately 80% of the industry\u2019s total footprint \u2013 faces immense pressure to spearhead this transition. O&G companies are perceived to bear a moral obligation to address the emissions issue they contribute to.<\/p>\n
TriGen Energy\u2019s integrated decarbonisation solutions<\/h3>\n TriGen Energy specialises in crafting comprehensive system solutions that economically capture greenhouse gas emissions. We partner with O&G companies to develop bespoke technical and commercial CCUS strategies that achieve significant emission reductions while remaining profitable. Our preferred technology for achieving substantial Scope 2 and 3 emission reductions is oxy-fuel combustion.<\/p>\n
Why oxy-fuel combustion?<\/h3>\n Among the three primary methods for CO2<\/sub> capture in hydrocarbon-fuelled power systems \u2013 pre-combustion, post-combustion, and oxy-fuel \u2013 oxy-fuel has traditionally been dismissed due to its high oxygen demand, which can consume 8-10% of a power plant\u2019s output, thereby reducing thermal efficiency. However, TriGen Energy has identified key advantages of oxy-fuel in the context of oilfield decarbonisation, supported by over 20 global engineering studies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Oxy-fuel combustion systems offer several strategic benefits:<\/p>\n
\nReservoir-ready CO2<\/sub>:<\/strong> The process generates CO2<\/sub>suitable for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and storage.<\/li>\nFuel tolerance<\/strong>: It can handle low-quality CO2<\/sub>or nitrogen-contaminated fuels.<\/li>\nWater production:<\/strong> Instead of consuming water, oxy-fuel plants produce boiler-quality fresh water.<\/li>\nNitrogen production:<\/strong> These systems generate significant volumes of nitrogen, which can be repurposed for industrial and O&G applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSystems-level benefits<\/h3>\n The combined outputs of an oxy-fuel plant \u2013 power, CO2<\/sub>, fresh water, and nitrogen \u2013 create added value when evaluated at a systems level, particularly in the O&G sector. This integrated approach offsets the lower plant efficiency. TriGen\u2019s solution involves coupling a fuel source (often a gas field) with a TriGen facility to produce dispatchable power, managing CO2<\/sub>\/water separation and pumping, and facilitating CO2<\/sub>\u00a0storage or use in EOR. This results in \u2018clean\u2019 power generation, which commands a premium price or generates sellable carbon credits.<\/p>\nWorking with TriGen Energy<\/h3>\n TriGen Energy is committed to supporting the oil and gas industry in its decarbonisation journey. We invite O&G companies to collaborate with us in identifying and implementing decarbonisation opportunities within their field portfolios. Our deep expertise in oil and gas, oxy-fuel technology, power and EOR\/CCUS integration can help transform oil-field emissions challenges into profitable, sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n
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