Qafac showcase on CO2 recovery
On the opening day of the QP Environment Fair 2012, Qatar Fuel Additives Company (Qafac) showcased its world-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) recovery plant. Qafac will use the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) flue gas CO2 capture technology that was developed to combat global warming. At present there are only two commercial technologies available in the world capturing CO2 from flue gases and MHI’s technology is the more advanced of the two, in terms of energy consumption, economics and experiences. Qafac’s CO2 Recovery (CDR) project is the first project in the world to utilise CO2 captured from flue gas for methanol synthesis. Qafac’s CDR project will contribute for both global warming prevention and methanol production. During his visit to Qafac’s pavilion, Energy and Industry Affairs Minister HE Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada hailed Qafac’s strategy in fighting global warming. He urged Qafac to promote this project during the upcoming 18th Conference on Climate Change (COP 18).
