ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat have signed a joint development agreement to advance breakthrough technology for capture carbon and concentrate emissions from industrial sources.
The companies will evaluate the Global Thermostat’s carbon capture technology for large industrial use. If the technical readiness and scalability is established, pilot projects at ExxonMobil facilities will follow.
“Advancing technologies to capture and concentrate carbon dioxide for storage and potential industrial use is among a suite of ExxonMobil research programs focused on developing lower-emissions solutions to mitigate the risks of climate change,” said Vijay Swarup, Vice President of Research and Development for ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company in a press release. “Our scientists see potential in this exciting technology that could lead to more affordable methods to reduce emissions in power generation and manufacturing, along with removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.”
ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat are also exploring opportunities to identify economic uses for captured carbon dioxide.
“Scaling solutions that can address climate change globally requires significant investment, innovation and collaboration,” said Peter Eisenberger, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Global Thermostat in the press release.“Global Thermostat’s game-changing direct-air capture and flue gas capture technologies offer a way to transform the risks associated with carbon dioxide emissions into a global solution that could satisfy both business and environmental objectives. By partnering with ExxonMobil, we’re harnessing the expertise and capabilities of one of the world’s largest energy companies to accelerate our ability to realize that vision.”
Image Courtesy of Global Thermostat.