🌱 Big news from the Chinese mainland's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP)! This year, the FTP hit a major green-tech milestone: its first carbon capture and liquefaction facility in Chengmai County is now up and running.
The plant, operated by the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), snags carbon dioxide straight from oilfield gas, then purifies and turns it into liquid CO₂—over 100 tonnes each day! This tech, known as CCUS (carbon capture, utilization and storage), is a game-changer for low-carbon development. 💧
CNPC isn't stopping there. They're testing advanced carbon storage methods, fine-tuning capture processes and rolling out a 24/7 monitoring system. So far, pilot runs have locked away 360,000 tonnes of CO₂ while boosting oil and gas output by 150,000 tonnes. That's like taking 150,000 cars off the road for a year! 🚗💨
For young professionals and eco-enthusiasts alike, Hainan FTP's CCUS strides show how cutting-edge science can power real-world impact. It also fuels the region's dream of a world-class ecological civilization pilot zone, blending industry growth with environmental care. 🌍✨
Stay tuned as Hainan FTP continues pushing green tech frontiers and inspiring clean-energy projects across Asia and beyond.
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Hainan Free Trade Port makes strides in carbon capture, liquefaction
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