Air Products moving forward with carbon capture test wells
Air Products moving forward with carbon capture test wells Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
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Chemical giant Air Products moves drilling rig into Lake Maurepas for carbon capture project
Chemical giant Air Products is moving a large drilling rig and platform into Lake Maurepas over the next few days for a groundbreaking yet controversial carbon capture project.
Transportation of equipment
The company is transporting large pieces through Lake Pontchartrain and into the southern part of Lake Maurepas where they should arrive within one to three days, weather permitting, Air Products spokesperson Christina Stephens says.
Carbon capture technology
Air Products has plans for a $4.5 billion hydrogen manufacturing complex in Ascension Parish that would use carbon capture technology to capture emissions and inject 5 million tons of carbon dioxide per year about a mile below the lakebed.
Drilling equipment
The drilling equipment includes barges, tugboats, a drilling rig, and crew quarters for around-the-clock staffing and monitoring during construction. The temporary rig will serve as a test well to collect core and fluid samples and other data to supplement the information gathered through seismic testing that mapped geologic formations below the lake, which the company completed last month.
Impact on traffic
Traffic through Bayou Manchac canals, which connect the two estuaries, is observing a no wake zone for the duration of the well’s construction.
Project timeline
Drilling of the south well is expected to end in October. Air Products is currently awaiting a state permit to construct an additional test well in the northern half of Lake Maurepas next year.
The test wells are just the initial phases of the project and are temporary. The final project will see additional permanent infrastructure and is scheduled to come online in 2026.
Concerns from residents and officials
Area residents and elected officials turned out in opposition to the company’s permit application during a public hearing last week in Baton Rouge. They fear the project will disturb what they call a beautiful waterscape with a fragile ecosystem that has supported local fisheries and restaurants for generations. Read the full story from Louisiana Illuminator.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | Not mentioned or implied in the article |
| SDG 14: Life Below Water | 14.2: Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems | Not mentioned or implied in the article |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems | Not mentioned or implied in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
- SDG 15: Life on Land
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 13, SDG 14, and SDG 15. The article discusses Air Products’ carbon capture project, which aims to capture emissions and inject carbon dioxide below Lake Maurepas. This project relates to climate action (SDG 13) as it involves reducing carbon emissions. It also relates to life below water (SDG 14) and life on land (SDG 15) as it raises concerns about the potential impact on the lake’s ecosystem and terrestrial ecosystems.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning
- Target 14.2: Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems
- Target 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are target 13.2 under SDG 13, target 14.2 under SDG 14, and target 15.1 under SDG 15. These targets align with the issues discussed in the article, such as integrating climate change measures, managing marine and coastal ecosystems sustainably, and ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. The article primarily focuses on the transportation of drilling equipment and the concerns raised by local residents and officials, without providing specific information about indicators or measurements related to the targets.
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Source: businessreport.com
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