Total, Siemens Team Up to Tackle LNG Carbon Emissions

French supermajor Total SE is partnering with German engineering firm Siemens AG to explore ways to lower carbon emissions at liquefied natural gas (LNG) sites.

Total said Tuesday it had signed a technical collaboration agreement with the Siemens Energy subsidiary to study “sustainable solutions” for carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction, with a focus on LNG facilities and associated power generation.

“This collaboration with Siemens Energy, a major player in the energy technology sector, brings many opportunities to further reduce the carbon footprint of our activities, especially in our strategic LNG business,” said Total’s Arnaud Breuillac, president of Exploration & Production. “The development of low-carbon LNG will contribute to meet the growth in global energy demand...