Nitrogen bubbling up as popular CO2 alternative

Nitrogen bubbling up as popular CO2 alternative
Shape Energy offers a self-contained nitrogen generator ‘block’ that could help companies move away from CO2. (Image: Getty)
Ben Moore
In the face of carbon dioxide shortages which are likely to worsen, an alternative that is becoming increasingly popular is a gas that makes up almost 80% of the Earth’s atmosphere: nitrogen.Shape Energy, a part of the Shape Group of companies that provide industrial technology products and services, is working to make nitrogen generators more accessible for companies that are looking for an alternative.Battle of the gasesNitrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) are both inert gases, meaning they don’t react with most things they come into...

More Technology

Eroad posts loss in half-year speedbump
Markets

Eroad posts loss in half-year speedbump

A soft NZ dollar and economic pressures had a notable impact, but the CEOs are optimistic.

Margaret Warrington appointed Summerset's CFO
Markets

Margaret Warrington appointed Summerset's CFO

Warrington will join the group in late February next year.

Nvidia is on top but does it have anywhere to go but down?
Technology

Nvidia is on top but does it have anywhere to go but down?

Sky-high expectations and China threat complicate growth potential. 

iPhones can now accept payments for NZ merchants
Retail

iPhones can now accept payments for NZ merchants

Tap to pay on iPhone launches in NZ with five initial processing providers.

Ben Moore 21 Nov 2024