International collaboration on capture, storage and utilization of greenhouse gases

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1998 · Waste Management

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0956-053X(97)10033-2· OSTI ID:624034

Freund, P ^[1]

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1. IEA Greenhouse Gas R and D Programme, Cheltenham (United Kingdom)

Climate change will have world-wide implications. So it is highly appropriate that there should be international collaboration to investigate technologies for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, the root cause of the problem. Sixteen countries, as well as three industrial sponsors, support the IEA Greenhouse Gas R and D Program and, in many cases, industry is also involved indirectly, through the national memberships. This provides a broad range of interest and expertise to guide the management of the Program, as well as ensuring that the results reach a wide audience. The IEA Greenhouse Gas R and D Program has three main activities: (1) evaluation of technologies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from use of fossil fuels; (2) dissemination of the results of these studies; (3) identification of targets for research, development and demonstration and promotion of these findings. In its first five years of operation, the Program has studied the major greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide and methane, and various means of reducing their emissions. The main emphasis has been placed on capture, storage and utilization of CO{sub 2} from power generation. This option is now much better understood and can be compared with more established measures, such as fuel switching, energy efficiency improvements and use of renewable energy. As well as studying abatement of CO{sub 2} emissions, the Program has conducted a series of studies of technologies for reducing CH{sub 4} emissions from man-made sources. The Program`s activities are carried out by the Operating Agent, who develops and manages a series of technical studies to meet members` requirements.

• OSTI ID: 624034
• Report Number(s): CONF-9610136--
• Journal Information: Waste Management, Journal Name: Waste Management Journal Issue: 5-6 Vol. 17; ISSN WAMAE2; ISSN 0956-053X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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