Energy major Total recently presented a practical solution for reducing the emission of greenhouse gas, as a part of a climate change panel session held in Doha.

The presentation was delivered by Dominique Copin, an expert on sustainable development at Total, during his attendance of the 7th SPE Middle East Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainable Development Conference & Exhibition (ME HSE).

As part of the environmental pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar has taken a sustainable approach to addressing the critical issue of global climate change.

 It has made voluntary efforts and plans to contain the national greenhouse gas emissions, as mentioned in its Initial National Communication (INC) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

The release of greenhouses gases into the atmosphere is a serious problem, with substantial impacts on human health, ecology, environment and resources.

This phenomenon has led to a rise in the global average annual temperatures, which in turn has affected the lives and economies of many nations.

In his presentation, Dominique Copin addressed sensitive issues such as the impact of our energy industry on greenhouse gas emission.

He insisted that the switch from coal to gas can contribute significantly to the reduction of carbon dioxide emission, particularly when applied to power generation.

In addition, by making this switch, less storage capacities will be needed. This might be of importance in areas where carbon dioxide storage capacities are not enough to cope with its emissions.

His idea was backed by ‘Total Lacq’, a research & development project initiated in 2010 in Pau, France. Total Lacq demonstrates the technical feasibility of an integrated onshore Carbon Capture and Storage for stream production on an industrial scale.

Following the success of the pilot, the project is being placed in a surveillance period ending 2016.

Total has taken a stand to play an active role to cut carbon pollution and greenhouse gases, in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

“We are committed to promoting clean energy, and enhancing energy efficiency”, said Guillaume Chalmin, Total E&P Qatar managing director  and group representative.

“Total’s investment in solar energy has reasserted our responsibility as energy major to combat climate change”.

Total has had a continuous presence in Qatar for close to 80 years, and is the only international oil company active in all branches of Qatar’s oil and gas sector. This includes exploration and production, refining and petrochemicals, and the marketing of lubricants.

 

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