Alstom and The Dow Chemical Company sign joint development and commercialization agreement for amine based CO2 capture

Alstom and The Dow Chemical Company (Dow)
announce a joint development (JDA) and commercialization
agreement for advanced amine scrubbing technology for the removal
of CO2 from low pressure flue gases particular to fossil fuel
fired power plants and other major industries. The agreement
between Alstom and Dow is worldwide and exclusive for the
application of this specific technology. 

Because of the recognition of CO2 as a contributor to global
warming, development of this technology will be an important step
towards carbon emissions reduction by the power industry.

Under the agreement, Alstom will commercialize and manage the
installation of carbon capture solutions using the developed
process.  Dow, as a global gas treating technology leader,
will support Alstom by leveraging its technical capabilities to
co-develop an optimized capture system.

Philippe Joubert, President of Alstoms Power Systems
business states, This agreement is both integral and
synergistic to Alstoms comprehensive global CO2 strategy.
The combination of Alstoms air quality control experience
and leadership in power plant steam, heat and water cycles with
Dows chemical expertise and gas separation knowledge will
allow us to produce the best amine-based carbon capture solution
on the market, from both an environmental and an economic
perspective.

The worlds largest producer of amines, Dow cites the
agreement with Alstom as part of the companys efforts to
address energy efficiency and climate change through technology.
Through Dows 2015 Sustainability Goals, we have
committed to the world that we will harness the power of the
Human Element to develop products and solutions that will reduce
mankinds global footprint, says Janet Giesselman,
vice president and general manager of Dow Oil & Gas
Solutions. As we move into the demonstration phase, we are
optimistic about the positive environmental contributions this
unique new technology will enable.

About Dow 

With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000
employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that
combines the power of science and technology with the "Human
Element to constantly improve what is essential to human
progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and
services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting
chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to
help provide everything from fresh water, food and
pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products.
References to Dow or the Company mean
The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless
otherwise expressly noted.  For additional information about
Dow, visit
www.dow.com.
 

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