New carbon capture measurement solution

VAISALA, a global leader in measurement technology, has launched a new tool, MGP241, that measures carbon dioxide (CO2) and humidity and is specifically designed to bring transparency to carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects.

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CCUS is a field that has sparked a lot of public debate and investments. Knowing exactly how much and what quality carbon has been captured is essential if CCUS is to become a viable addition to the toolset against climate change, says the Finland-based company.

Both governments and private companies need CCUS to reduce and offset carbon emissions if they are to meet their reported decarbonisation targets. However, with current technology still not ready for widespread use, constant, and accurate measurement of captured carbon is vital to ensure its continued development.

The MGP241 multigas probe offers always-on data at a third of the cost compared to measurement solutions generally used in CCUS processes today, states Vaisala.

"No one knows yet if CCUS will indeed grow to be a significant solution in our fight against climate change. The technology is still in its early stages. What we can solve now is how to make measuring these projects as transparent and efficient as possible to leave no room for guesswork or sugarcoating the results - our numbers don't lie," says Julia Salovaara, Strategy and Business Development Manager at Vaisala.