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Inside 8 Rivers' Revolutionary 8RH2 Technology
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:14:31
Publish Date: 2024-04-16 18:37:00
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In this episode of H2Tech Talk titled "Inside 8 Rivers' Revolutionary 8RH2 Technology," host Tyler Campbell welcomes Damien Beauchamp, president and chief development officer of 8 Rivers. Damien discusses the CERAWeek experience, which has been busy but positive, filled with meetings, speaking engagements, and networking.


Tyler asks Damien to introduce 8 Rivers and describe his role within the company. Damien explains that 8 Rivers was founded in 2008 with the goal of delivering clean energy by improving hydrocarbon-based systems and focusing on carbon capture and direct air capture technologies. His role involves finding investment opportunities and strategic partners for the company.


The conversation shifts to 8 Rivers' remarkable carbon capture rate of over 99%. Damien credits their 8RH2 system, which keeps CO2 contained unless deliberately released, allowing for high capture rates at low costs. Tyler inquires if CO2 ever needs to be intentionally released, and Damien explains that a certain amount must be extracted to maintain system balance and is then sequestered underground.


Damien further details the workings of the 8RH2 technology, which begins with oxy combustion of natural gas and includes various processes resulting in the production of pure hydrogen and CO2 for sequestration.


The discussion transitions to the Cormorant Clean Energy Project, where the 8RH2 technology is used to produce hydrogen for ammonia (NH3) creation, which can serve as a zero-carbon fuel. Damien points out the benefits of ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel, especially in comparison to hydrogen and methanol, emphasizing ammonia's practicality for transport due to its higher energy density.


Tyler probes into which sectors could benefit most from 8RH2 technology. Damien identifies the agricultural sector, specifically for zero-emission ammonia production, and refining, where hydrogen made by 8RH2 could be used to decarbonize refining processes.


Damien compares the potential of ammonia as a carrier against methanol, again stressing ammonia's advantages due to its lack of associated carbon emissions during export and use.


Looking ahead, Damien hopes to see 8RH2 technology producing large amounts of ammonia and being deployed in refineries within the next five years. He expresses skepticism about the "color" categorizations of hydrogen (green, blue, gray), stating that they do not accurately represent carbon intensity.


In his closing remarks, Damien reflects on the progress of hydrogen as a decarbonization solution within the oil and gas industry, as observed at CERAWeek. He remains optimistic about the future of 8 Rivers' projects like Cormorant and looks forward to providing updates in subsequent years.
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