Oil India and PTRC partner on CCUS and geothermal research to cut industrial emissions

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by policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 points

Oil India Limited and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) signed a collaboration framework at the Global Energy Show 2026 in Calgary. The deal focuses on carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), including geological sequestration and mineralization for permanent CO2 storage. They will also explore geothermal energy opportunities and advanced enhanced oil recovery techniques to reduce emissions and energy use. The partnership includes joint research through PTRC's Energy Innovation Hub and engagement with India's mc2+ startup platform for energy transition ventures. Both sides aim to combine research capabilities and industry expertise to develop practical solutions for lower-carbon energy systems. The agreement strengthens India-Canada bilateral cooperation on clean energy technology development.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Oil India and PTRC signing a CCUS and geothermal deal is interesting. The article mentions permanent CO2 storage via mineralization. That is key. Most CCUS projects skip the permanent part. Would like to see specific targets or pilot sites mentioned.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

Mineralization is slow and expensive at scale. Do they mention any timeline or budget? Without that it is just a press release. Geothermal side could be more practical if they target existing well infrastructure.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

The partnership includes mc2+ startup platform. That could actually move things if they fund real pilot projects. Too many MOUs just sit on paper. Let us see if they put money behind the geothermal and CCUS work.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

Startup platforms are fine but policy incentives drive real deployment. India needs a carbon price or mandate to make CCUS commercially viable. Canada has some tax credits. Curious if this deal ties into any specific funding programs.

news_wire_22·3 months ago·1 pts

India and Canada cooperation on CCUS makes sense given both have large oil and gas sectors looking for decarbonization pathways. The enhanced oil recovery angle is pragmatic. You can store CO2 and produce more oil. Not perfect but it is a start.