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Equatic: Testing Technology for Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Production

Equatic, a California-based startup, is testing new technology that simultaneously removes carbon dioxide from the ocean and the air while producing hydrogen as a fuel alternative.

Building a Carbon Removal Plant in Singapore

As detailed by Bloomberg, the company is starting to build a new plant in Singapore to scale its process of carbon removal to help offset its own pollution. Once finished, the plant will have the capacity to capture approximately 3,650 metric tons (4,023 tons) of carbon dioxide per year while also generating more than 100 tons of hydrogen annually.

The Importance of Equatic’s Technology

Equatic’s technology assists our planet in two important ways. First, it helps by pulling carbon dioxide out of the air and the ocean, which is important because too much of the gas causes the Earth to overheat. Second, it makes hydrogen, a type of fuel that doesn’t pollute as much as dirty fuels like oil or gas.

What’s special about Equatic is that it does both of these things together.

The Clean Energy Potential of Hydrogen

Hydrogen is often touted as clean energy, especially when it’s produced using renewable sources like wind or solar power. When we use these clean sources to generate hydrogen fuel through a process called electrolysis (splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen), the only byproduct is water.

While Equatic’s endeavor holds promise, it will be important for them to test the technology under many conditions. The new demonstration plant in Singapore will be used to test if the systems can hold up with seawater, which is more damaging than the pure water it has been using so far.

Conclusion

By diversifying clean energy sources, reducing carbon pollution, and fostering technological innovation, Equatic appears to be demonstrating a tangible pathway toward a sustainable future.

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

   • Target 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
   • Indicator: The production of hydrogen as a fuel alternative, which is a clean energy source.

2. SDG 13: Climate Action

   • Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
   • Indicator: The capacity to capture approximately 3,650 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, contributing to climate change mitigation.

3. SDG 14: Life Below Water

   • Target 14.1: By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds.
   • Indicator: The technology’s ability to remove carbon dioxide from the ocean, reducing marine pollution caused by excessive carbon dioxide levels.

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