From the uncertainty of changing economics, the regulatory systems inhibiting change, and a backlash to sustainability without credible economics..

‘Black hydrogen’ is hydrogen produced using natural gas (methane) that is reacted with steam in a steam reformer, and ‘blue hydrogen’ uses carbon capture during the same process to reuse some of the carbon.Even with carbon capture, blue hydrogen still uses fossil fuels, so in some instances carbon capture needs to be used effectively.

It isn’t a blanket fix for every process..Even though CCU is currently at a low TRL, as funding comes in and progress is made, the development of this method, in conjunction with water electrolysis, would see greater reductions in industry electricity usage to perform these reactions and, therefore, greater reductions in GHG emissions..Even with all the progress into modern renewable power, including wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and ocean power, these only account for 1.7% of global final energy demand.

To reduce our CO. 2. emissions correctly, industrial plastics production would ideally be designed with sustainable electricity production in mind to power their production in conjunction with CCU to reduce the carbon footprint further.. Reducing Our Carbon Footprint.We know we have a long way to go in our efforts to negate climate change and, as discussed, the benefits of carbon capture when used effectively will have a significant impact on the footprint of the plastics industry.

The goal of using carbon capture in conjunction with other greener methods like green hydrogen and greener electricity is one we should strive to include more in future projects.

Gabrielli and his colleagues are determined that the industry can be defossilised and that carbon capture is the key.I think this company challenges the architects to push the envelope a bit more.

We don’t just go with the standard tried and true designs.We have to be stretched to prove something will work, which obviously makes it more challenging.

But in the end, we are potentially the only people that can deliver that kind of solution because we do have a whole multidisciplinary approach to things.oy that aspect of it.'.