Orica has joined the Australian and New South
Wales governments to support a world-first
research pilot project. Mineral Carbonation Pty
Ltd (MCi), a joint venture between Orica, the
University of Newcastle and the GreenMag Group,
will establish the pilot plant at the University.
The technology transforms captured carbon
dioxide emissions into solid carbonate for
safe disposal or use in “green” building
materials. If the technology can be successfully
commercialised, it has the potential to contribute
to a meaningful reduction in both Orica’s and
customers’ CO2
emissions.