Masdar today announced its collaboration with RTI International, an independent non-profit research institute, on a high potential carbon capture technology research project set to revolutionize the carbon capture and storage (CCS) space. The project will examine the use of solid sorbent technology for the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal and gas-fired power station flue gases, targeting a significant cost reduction in carbon dioxide capture over the best available technology today. The US Department of Energy (DoE) and Masdar are co-funding the innovative research in an agreement that sees Masdar provide an additional US$0.7 million in funding to the US Department of Energy’s core US$3-million budget. Bader Al Lamki, Associate Director of Masdar Carbon, explained: “Masdar Carbon is committed to the innovation and development of clean fossil fuel technologies aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions both locally and globally. We are excited to work with RTI International and the US Department of Energy on this innovative project which has the potential to revolutionize both the economics and technology of CCS practices.” Dr Fred Moavenzadeh, President of the Masdar Institute, commented: “We at Masdar Institute are very happy to participate in this important and timely collaborative research project. Our research agenda emphasizes clean energy and sustainable technology. We look forward to a very productive and constructive collaboration with our colleagues at DoE and RTI.” David Myers, Vice-President of RTI’s Engineering and Technology Unit, remarked: “The process technology is at a mature stage and initial sorbent tests indicate very positive results. We appreciate the confidence that Masdar and the US Department of Energy have in our research capability and look forward to a mutually beneficial working relationship.”