The Green Light Ep. 89 | Zero Emissions Turbine Power with Siemens, Carbon Capture & Clean Hydrogen | Esther Kamau, 8 Rivers
4 snips
Jan 28, 2025 Explore how carbon capture and clean hydrogen technologies are crucial for achieving net-zero goals. Discover a game-changing partnership with Siemens to develop zero-emissions turbine power. Dive into the challenges of balancing technological and financial risks in clean energy. Learn about proactive community engagement efforts in Texas, ensuring that underserved voices are heard and included in the energy transition. Tune in for innovative insights into the future of sustainable energy and its environmental impact.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Multi-Sector Decarbonization
- Eight Rivers is tackling decarbonization across multiple sectors like agriculture, refining, and electricity.
- Their 8RH2 technology, using oxycombustion for low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production, is key to this approach.
Siemens Partnership
- Eight Rivers partnered with Siemens Energy on a zero-emissions turbine program for carbon capture power generation.
- Siemens Energy's expertise and supply chain access will help advance this technology globally.
Balancing Risks
- Balancing technological and financial risks is crucial for attracting investors to first-of technology projects.
- Policies like the IRA, 45E, and 45Q help de-risk these projects and stimulate investment.