| New innovations
For decentralised measuring, reservoirs in Africa, Oceania, and South America have been selected, with fieldwork to begin in the third quarter of the year. There are still several remaining places to cover and all regions of the world are welcome to participate. Thre is also an agreement in place with Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) in Colombia to apply the protocol to an Andean reservoir, with fieldwork scheduled for this year. In the UK, we have evaluated methane potential
for water companies dealing with wastewater and sludge. While not identical to hydropower reservoirs, these evaluations have significantly contributed to refining our sampling techniques and establishing our laboratory.
Challenges
While it is a crucial energy source for addressing global challenges, hydropower is not without its flaws. As the hydropower sector expands in response to global decarbonisation efforts and reduced dependence on fossil fuels, Bluemethane is preparing to address emerging challenges, including the decarbonisation of water. We envision our technology becoming integral to hydropower plants, transforming them into new sources of biomethane. Such a solution will help the hydropower industry mitigate its GHG emissions, contributing to a net-zero future by not only reducing reliance on higher-emitting energy sources but also addressing its own emissions.
For more information:
Dr. Eliana Bohórquez-Bedoya
eli@bluemethane.com
https://www.bluemethane. com/methane-measurement- reservoirs-project/
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