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Energy Transition | Renewables | Oil & Gas | PhD

New CCUS Method Transforms CO2 into Butter Just came across an interesting innovation from Savor, a California-based start-up. Savor has developed a process to create a butter-like spread using #carbondioxide (CO2) and water. Savor's process begins by capturing CO2 from the air and combining it with #hydrogen extracted from water. Through a thermochemical process, these elements are transformed into long chains of #carbon and hydrogen atoms, which are the building blocks of fats. The resulting synthetic fat mimics the properties of dairy butter, including its taste and texture, without the environmental impact of livestock farming or palm oil production. The livestock industry is responsible for approximately 14.5% of global #greenhousegas #emissions. Traditional dairy production also requires significant land and water resources. According to Savor, their method drastically reduces the #carbonfootprint, requiring less than one-thousandth of the water used in conventional #agriculture. Moreover, it avoids #deforestation associated with palm oil cultivation. Backed by Bill Gates, Savor aims to bring its product to market within the next few years. The company has conducted initial taste tests with positive results, with Gates himself remarking on its similarity to real butter. However, Savor faces challenges in scaling production and reducing costs to make their synthetic butter competitive with traditional options. #CCS #CCUS

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