Environmental Engineer:
Applied Research and Practice

Planning for Carbon-Neutral Desalination in Carlsbad, California

Author: Nikolay S. Voutchkov, P.E., BCEE

Abstract

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with production of desalinated seawater at the 50 MGD Carlsbad project in California are planned be mitigated by a portfolio of alternative technologies and measures including advanced energy reduction technologies, implementation of renewable energy projects, and carbon dioxide sequestration. This paper describes the methodology used to determine the carbon footprint for the Carlsbad desalination project and presents the scope and costs associated with the various GHG emission initiatives planned for this project.

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