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Transformation vs. Storage

Transformation vs. Storage

Carbon Transformation includes processes that capture CO2 and then combine it with other materials to transform it into higher value products.  In the case of GreenCarbon Technology, the product is mineral carbonates.   Mineral carbonates are inert, safe for the environment and can be used in many industrial applications.

There is no storage risk and the commercial value can offset the costs of traditional carbon capture and sequestration systems.

 Carbon Storage or Sequestration includes processes that capture and store CO2. Two of the main processes contemplated by large CO2 emitters today for mitigating CO2 emissions include geologic storage and ocean storage. Both of these methods have issues concerning energy requirements and the viability of long term storage.

Most importantly, the cost of monitoring and leakage prevention of the buried CO2 is ongoing, therefore reaches infinity – just like the monitoring of nuclear waste.

GreenCarbon
Transformation		 Geologic
Storage		 Ocean
Storage
Energy Requirements

Low – Medium

The GreenCarbon Process has identified several unique ways to reduce the energy required for CO2 transformation

High

Geologic storage is projected to increase energy costs associated with creating electricity 30%-40% over current costs

High

Ocean storage is projected to increase energy costs associated with creating electricity 30%40% over current costs
Impact on the Environment

Positive – Neutral

Mineral carbonates are inert substances that can be useful additives to improve arability of soil and filtration.

Unknown

Oil wells, saline aquifers, and mines are not proven storage vessels. Concern for impact to the environment from leakages.

Unknown

Concern for impact on deep ocean life and corresponding effects to other biospheres.
Ongoing Monitoring and Risk Management

Low

No associated risk with storage. The transformed substance is inert, with 99% permanence.

High

Concern for leakage from storage facilities; must be closely and always monitored.

High

Need to monitor the deep ocean biosphere for possible increased acidity and corresponding impact.
After Process Commercial Value

High

Mineral carbonates can be used in higher value product such as plastics, building material, cosmetics.

Low

This process may help older oil wells increase production.

 

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