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title: "The Ingenuity Effect by BBA | Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to meet Paris Agreement targets"
date: 2023-02-08T13:16:00-05:00
author: jessica napert
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section: Publications
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1. On January 19, a group of scientists presented 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭. This report quantifies the volume of CO2 that carbon dioxide removal (CDR) measures are eliminating from the atmosphere and compares it to what must be done to limit global warming to below 2°C. In doing so, it demonstrates the urgency of developing CDR technologies and deploying them on a massive scale.
    
    CDR refers to all solutions that store CO2 for the long term in the land, the soil, the oceans or through innovative technological solutions.
    
    Natural CDR methods, like reforestation or wetland preservation, currently contribute to almost all carbon removal. However, to meet the set targets, which involve removing billions of tonnes of CO2 from our atmosphere, they will need to be quickly supported by new solutions.
    
    [Anthony Blouin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABw5424BMOYkx12Q9y0VuQLSEP1QMq8iYWk), Chemical Engineer at BBA, is working with his colleagues to advance emerging technologies and develop new ones, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and direct air capture (DAC). He is encouraging industry stakeholders to speed up efforts in this area now.
    
    “Industrial companies can start analyzing the value of incorporating different carbon reduction technologies into their carbon neutrality plans right away. The first step is to perform a complete carbon audit to identify the best course of action for their installation. Carbon capture and reduction technology may be good for one client, but not for another. We’re looking for ways to implement custom solutions that address each client’s reality.”
    
    We expect to see a number of effective CDR solutions emerging in the next few years. It will be critical for industrial players to assess their options carefully, but many of them will be able to participate effectively in decarbonization by reducing their carbon emissions at source along with long-term CO2 storage methods.
    
    
    
     [ To read the report    
    
     ](https://www.stateofcdr.org/)
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    1. ![Anthony Blouin](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/184600/Anthony_Blouin.webp)   
    
     Anthony Blouin, P.Eng.
    
    Senior engineer, Process
    
         Read bio   [  ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-blouin-612714112/)  **With over ten years of experience as a carbon capture and utilization specialist,** Anthony brings strong expertise in point source and direct air capture of carbon, CO2 conversion technologies, natural gas, and LNG. His background includes process simulation, material and energy balances, equipment sizing, PFDs and P&IDs, as well as technical troubleshooting and operational support.
    
    **Key expertise and certifications**
    
    
    - Process simulation, material and energy balances, equipment sizing
    - PFD and P&ID development and analysis
    - Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), LNG, biofuels
    - Solids handling and processing
    - Licensed professional engineer (OIQ and APEGA)
    
    **Major achievements** : Anthony has delivered high level studies to detailed engineering projects across CCUS, natural gas, LNG, acid gas treatment, biofuels, and solids handling.
    
    **Approach and added value** : He applies rigorous, practical engineering based on operational and commissioning experience to support sound decisions, compliance, and operational performance across energy and chemical processing projects. He is confident both in high level studies where information is scarce and detailed engineering mandates.
 
 

  

  

 

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 1. On January 19, a group of scientists presented 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭. This report quantifies the volume of CO2 that carbon dioxide removal (CDR) measures are eliminating from the atmosphere and compares it to what must be done to limit global warming to below 2°C. In doing so, it demonstrates the urgency of developing CDR technologies and deploying them on a massive scale.
    
    CDR refers to all solutions that store CO2 for the long term in the land, the soil, the oceans or through innovative technological solutions.
    
    Natural CDR methods, like reforestation or wetland preservation, currently contribute to almost all carbon removal. However, to meet the set targets, which involve removing billions of tonnes of CO2 from our atmosphere, they will need to be quickly supported by new solutions.
    
    [Anthony Blouin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABw5424BMOYkx12Q9y0VuQLSEP1QMq8iYWk), Chemical Engineer at BBA, is working with his colleagues to advance emerging technologies and develop new ones, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and direct air capture (DAC). He is encouraging industry stakeholders to speed up efforts in this area now.
    
    “Industrial companies can start analyzing the value of incorporating different carbon reduction technologies into their carbon neutrality plans right away. The first step is to perform a complete carbon audit to identify the best course of action for their installation. Carbon capture and reduction technology may be good for one client, but not for another. We’re looking for ways to implement custom solutions that address each client’s reality.”
    
    We expect to see a number of effective CDR solutions emerging in the next few years. It will be critical for industrial players to assess their options carefully, but many of them will be able to participate effectively in decarbonization by reducing their carbon emissions at source along with long-term CO2 storage methods.
    
    
    
     [ To read the report    
    
     ](https://www.stateofcdr.org/)
2. 
 
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