A pilot project at the Jiufeng Thermal Power Plant in Ningbo is testing a system that captures carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from coal smokestacks. Instead of storing the gas underground, the process uses ammonia-based reactions to create ammonium sulfate and ammonium bicarbonate for agricultural use. This approach aims to solve the high cost of traditional carbon capture. While conventional storage is often a net expense, this method generates revenue through fertilizer sales, potentially making emissions reduction profitable for coal-heavy industries.
