CS Tech Solution Limited (CS Tech), a carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology leader, has unveiled Hong Kong’s first carbon capture system. This new system integrates cutting-edge pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technology from the UK with CS Tech’s self-developed equipment.
The system efficiently captures industrial CO2 emissions and transforms them into valuable resources, helping mitigate carbon emissions and promote a circular economy.
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Efficient CO2 Capture for a Sustainable Future
As climate change becomes a pressing global issue, reducing carbon emissions efficiently is crucial. Carbon capture technology is emerging as a key solution to mitigate emissions, with extensive global research underway.
Point source capture stands out due to its energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness, especially compared to methods like direct air capture.
CS Tech’s innovative system has been specifically designed for the Asian market. It addresses space constraints and emphasizes cost-efficiency. The compact design makes it easy to implement in various industrial settings.
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Turning Waste into Valuable Resources
CS Tech’s carbon capture system sources CO2 from a biochar production facility. The company uses wooden pallets, a common material in the construction industry, as the raw material. These pallets are converted into biochar using specialized equipment. During biochar production, CO2 is captured and injected into concrete blocks, securely storing the carbon within the blocks.
This system not only reduces carbon emissions but also creates a circular economy by converting industrial waste into useful materials for the construction industry.
The application of CCU technology can extend to ready-mix concrete and related products, helping to create low-carbon construction materials.
Carbon Credits and Market Opportunities
The reduced carbon emissions in the production of low-carbon intensity construction materials can be quantified, with potential carbon credits generated. CS Tech is collaborating with the Hong Kong Carbon Trading Centre (HKCTC) to develop methodologies for carbon credit certification.
Once independent verification bodies validate these credits, they can be traded on carbon markets, adding economic value to low-carbon construction materials.
Advancing Local Research and Development
To foster local innovation in carbon reduction, CS Tech recently hosted a delegation from the Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS). The visit highlighted CS Tech’s advanced CCU technology and its potential for revolutionizing carbon management.
Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore, visited CS Tech’s R&D Centre in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. During the visit, they discussed future trends in carbon management and ways to collaborate on achieving net-zero emissions.
