Doha: Total, the French energy giant, recently presented a practical solution for reducing the emission of greenhouse gas, as part of a climate change panel session.
The presentation was made by Dominique Copin, an expert on sustainable development at Total, at the Seventh SPE Middle East Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainable Development Conference & Exhibition.
As part of the environmental pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030, the country has taken a sustainable approach to addressing global climate change. It has made efforts and plans to contain the national greenhouse gas emissions, as mentioned in its Initial National Communication under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The release of greenhouses gases into the atmosphere is a serious problem, with substantial impacts on human health, ecology, the environment and resources. The phenomenon has led to a rise in the global average annual temperatures, which has affected the lives and economies of many nations.
Copin addressed issues such as the impact of our energy industry on greenhouse gas emission.
He insisted that the switch from coal to gas can contribute to the reduction of carbon dioxide emission, particularly when applied to power generation.
In addition, by making the switch, less storage capacities will be needed. This might be of importance in areas where carbon dioxide storage capacities are not enough to cope with its emissions.
His idea was backed by Total Lacq, a research and development project initiated in 2010 in Pau, France.
The project demonstrates the technical feasibility of an integrated onshore carbon capture and storage for stream production on an industrial scale. Following the success of the pilot, the project is being placed in a surveillance period ending 2016.
Total has taken a stand to play an active role to cut carbon pollution and greenhouse gases, in support of Qatar National Vision 2030.
“We are committed to promoting clean energy, and enhancing energy efficiency,” said Guillaume Chalmin, Managing Director, Total E&P Qatar, and Group Representative. “Total’s investment in solar energy has reasserted our responsibility as an energy major to combat climate change.” The Peninsula
