A Norwegian firm that tests carbon capture technology is saying that the United States is more open to having carbon capture technology used on its land than countries in Europe. Because of the shale gas boom that has hit the US, it is easier for companies to talk to US consumers about carbon capture because the carbon capture process is already the talk of the town in the US. However, consumers in Europe do not deal with shale gas much, and they do not see the need for the carbon capture programs like US c
In general, the company is saying that carbon capture technology has suffered a setback in Europe that they simply cannot afford. Carbon capture can be used in many situations to help improve the environment and produce more energy for consumers. However, the fear of the public not being behind the technology could enough to scare off some investors.
Scientists believe they can achieve carbon capture in their labs through the use of hollow fiber tubes. With these tubes, flue gas is passed through but on the carbon dioxide passes through the tube itself. This is the same process that is used in some water treatment plants, and it could get carbon dioxide away from the other gases so that it can be turned into ready energy.