Energy Unplugged by Aurora EP.235 Wendy Lam, CEO, Capsol Technologies
Mar 18, 2025
Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies, brings over 20 years of experience in industrial tech to the table. She dives into the pivotal role of carbon capture in achieving climate goals and discusses the groundbreaking bio-energy carbon capture plant in Stockholm. The conversation touches on the European Clean Industrial Deal's impact, navigating carbon pricing, and innovations like potassium carbonate methods. With a mix of insights and a fun game on energy transition concepts, Wendy highlights the future of decarbonization and sustainable industries.
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Early Environmentalism
- Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies, was an environmentalist in high school.
- Some peers questioned her choice to study mechanical engineering, fearing she'd join polluting industries.
Carbon Capture's Importance
- Carbon capture is crucial for addressing emissions from sectors like cement production.
- Even with other decarbonization methods, significant emissions require carbon capture solutions.
Targeted Sectors
- Carbon capture is vital for hard-to-abate sectors like cement, where CO2 emissions are inherent to the process.
- Capsol Technologies also offers solutions for gas turbines, addressing emissions from a fuel source not easily replaced.