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Carbon Capture Startup Tests Direct-Air-Capture Technology in Western Australia

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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Banyu Carbon, a Seattle start-up, shipped a direct-air-capture unit to Perth, Western Australia, for a month-long trial at Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation's In-Situ Laboratory facilities. The unit is being showcased for delegates attending the 18th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference. The chemistry behind the technology began in CSIRO's Newcastle Energy Centre in 2013, where researcher Dr Robert Bennett demonstrated that photoacids could pull carbon dioxide out of a capture solution without requiring the heat used in conventional systems.

From miragenews.com

Why it matters

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The technology originated from research at the University of Washington and was further developed by CSIRO. The deployment of this prototype in Western Australia validates the application of the innovative carbon capture method, signaling potential for industrial decarbonization.

From miragenews.com

Who's involved

  • University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington: Source of the core research leading to the carbon capture technology.
  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation: Hosting the prototype trial and developing the initial chemistry.
  • Western AustraliaWestern Australia: Location where the carbon capture technology is being deployed for a trial.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationSpeculative

    Commercial deployment could increase Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation's licensing revenue potential through intellectual property ownership.

  • Woodside EnergySpeculative

    Direct-air-capture technology might offer a pathway to reduce regulatory risk for large energy assets.

  • Western AustraliaSpeculative

    The trial might attract high-tech investment and industrial trials to Western Australia.

  • AustralianSpeculative

    The new carbon capture technology deployment could signal growth and investment in the green industry sector.

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