PyroPhase recently issued a press release touting its new ‘clean wind oil’ technology. Unlike many methods currently used for shale-oil extraction, this one doesn’t require water for steam-assist.
By using RF Heating, the company claims that it can ‘store’ the wind energy by heating heavy oil deposits thereby obtaining oil production without CO2 emissions. It further asserts that this technology can ‘stabilize’ the electric grid.
While the oil may be extracted using wind power, the burning of fossil fuels releases CO2. The so-called ‘green-production’ fuel is environmentally destructive because of the CO2 release upon use. The electrical grid ‘stabilization’ presumably occurs when oil is burned to fire power generation.
The PyroPhase company does not yet have details of the process or how it may differ from the Raytheon technology.
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Trend Themes
1. RF Heating Technology for Oil Mining - PyroPhase's use of RF heating technology in oil extraction is an innovation opportunity for companies exploring new methods of oil production.
2. Green Production Fuel - The creation of 'clean wind oil' technology presents an opportunity for companies to develop sustainable alternatives for fossil fuels.
3. Electric Grid Stabilization Technology - PyroPhase's electric grid stabilization technology presents an opportunity for companies to invest in renewable energy solutions that can both improve energy security and reduce carbon emissions.
Industry Implications
1. Oil and Gas Industry - The oil and gas industry can benefit from innovations in RF heating technology by developing new, sustainable methods for oil extraction.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - PyroPhase's 'clean wind oil' technology can play a role in the renewable energy industry's efforts to develop cleaner power generation methods.
3. Power Generation Industry - The power generation industry can benefit from PyroPhase's electric grid stabilization technology by investing in renewable energy sources that can help stabilize and improve the grid's reliability.