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Chapter V Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation

potential leakage risks.
(3) Achievements
After 25 years of continuous operation, the Sleipner Project has successfully stored ap-
proximately 1 million tons of CO annually, with cumulative storage exceeding 20 million
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tons. This achievement has not only significantly reduced Norway’s greenhouse gas emis-
sions but also provided valuable engineering experience and technical references for other
countries and regions. Most importantly, the success of the Sleipner Project has demonstrat-
ed the feasibility and reliability of CCUS technology in practical applications, enhancing
societal confidence in this technology.
[2] FutureGen Project in Illinois, USA (FutureGen)
(1) Background
In 2003, the U.S. Department of Energy launched the FutureGen project, initially plan-
ning to build a zero-emissioncoal-fired power plant, integrating the most advanced clean coal
technologies and CCUS systems. However, due to early technical and funding challenges,
the project faced significant delays. In 2017, after comprehensive re-planning, the new “Fu-
tureGen 2.0” project was officially launched in Meredosia, Illinois.
(2) Implementation
①Technological Innovation: FutureGen 2.0 employs advanced IGCC (Integrated Gas-
ification Combined Cycle) technology, which converts coal into syngas before combustion
for power generation. Compared to traditional coal-fired plants, this technology enables more
efficient carbon dioxide capture while reducing emissions of other pollutants.
②Carbon Capture and Utilization: The project features complete post-combustion cap-
ture facilities capable of capturing most CO generated during power production. Part of the
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captured CO is used for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), while the remainder is transported
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via pipelines to nearby depleted oil fields for geological storage.
③Community Collaboration and Public Engagement: To gain support from local resi-
dents, the project team actively conducted extensive publicity campaigns and educational ac-
tivities to explain the working principles of CCUS technology and its environmental benefits
to the public. Additionally, open days and visitation opportunities were established, inviting
citizens to personally experience the project’s operations.
(3) Results
Despite multiple setbacks, the FutureGen Project ultimately achieved commercial oper-
ation and delivered remarkable outcomes. By the end of 2020, the project had cumulatively
captured and stored over 1 million tons of carbon dioxide, accumulating valuable experience
for promoting CCUS technology in other regions of the United States. More importantly, the
FutureGen Project demonstrated the critical role of CCUS technology in the transformation
of the coal industry, providing a practical pathway for achieving low-carbon economic de-
velopment.

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