Dow and Hunton explore gasification

The Dow Chemical Company and Hunton Energy are exploring the possibility of constructing a gasification facility in
According to a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed recently by the companies, Hunton would own, build and operate a petroleum coke gasification plant at Dow’s Oyster Creek property. Once the gasification plant is completed, Dow would purchase synthetic natural gas and steam from Hunton for its
‘This agreement with Hunton Energy is an example of how Dow is pursuing diverse sources of energy as part of our overall strategy to mitigate rising feedstock and energy costs,” said Rich Wells, vice president of Energy. ‘As an added benefit, the process used to produce the steam consumed by Dow will capture CO2 emissions to be sold for enhanced oil recovery use. By switching from our site-produced steam to this new technology offered by Hunton, we will be reducing Dow’s CO2 emissions in
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