In a world governed by economics and profit margins, it's difficult enough to champion one new way of doing something and demonstrate that though it is expensive to develop, its benefits will eventually outweigh the costs. Try doing that when there are more than ten possible ways to do it.

A report published by IHS CERA entitled “Advanced Carbon Capture, SRI Consulting Process Economics Programme” examines ten processes for the capture of carbon emissions from coal processing. The report delves into both the technology and the economics of the different options, and is written to help the industry evaluate which methods they would like to further explore for development.

Robert LaCount, senior director of climate change and clean energy at IHS CERA stated that "Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a crucial technology for meeting aggressive, long-term climate policy objectives."
The debate will no doubt continue, but as more researchers evaluate the existing technology and work to develop more, economies will be found, and breakthroughs will facilitate the presentation of standout processes that will ultimately become the standard.

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