NET Power has tested technology that uses natural gas to generate electricity without emitting carbon dioxide and claims the process is competitive with existing gas-fired power plants. Instead of using a steam-powered turbine, NET Power uses pressurised carbon dioxide, which increases efficiency without emitting CO2. Any excess CO2 is sold to other industries. Rodney Allam, the engineer who devised the process, said it was a “necessary compromise” while renewable energy develops. The pilot scheme near Houston is starting by making 25 MW but NET Power said it would make 300 MW of zero carbon power within July 9th, 2018.
NET Power has tested technology that uses natural gas to generate electricity without emitting carbon dioxide and claims the process is competitive with existing gas-fired power plants. Instead of using a steam-powered turbine, NET Power uses pressurised carbon dioxide, which increases efficiency without emitting CO2. Any excess CO2 is sold to other industries. Rodney Allam, the engineer who devised the process, said it was a “necessary compromise” while renewable energy develops. The pilot scheme near Houston is starting by making 25 MW but NET Power said it would make 300 MW of zero carbon power within a few years.