Technology options of GHG emissions reductions in coal-based power generation: The role of regulation

CHAL 8

János M. Beér, jmbeer@mit.edu, Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Advanced clean coal technology options capable of reducing GHG emissions are compared for their operational performance and costs. Some of these technologies are available for deployment, while others are at the stage of demonstration or R&D. The potential contribution of regulations to the early adoption of these GHG reducing technologies is discussed. The most effective solution to the problem is CO2 Capture and Sequestration (CCS). Demonstration of the CCS technology at scale is urgently needed together with the development of a regulatory framework that includes criteria of site selection, procedures for injection, monitoring and liability issues.