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- Rudra Kapila
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Rudra V. Kapila
R.V.Kapila@sms.ed.ac.ukMSc, DIC Env. Chemistry (Imperial College London, 2003 )
BSc Hons. Env. Sciences (University of Edinburgh, 2002).
Welcome!
PhD Research: “Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Technology Transfer as part of a Low-Carbon Strategy for India."
The research aim is to explore the potential of CCS technology within a climate mitigation strategy in a developing country context, with particular focus on India. CCS may have a role within the energy system of India, which is the third-largest coal producer in the world. Key challenges are identified, particularly within the regulatory and geological aspects of the CCS chain. The overall approach is to identify typical legal, regulatory and technological characteristics of CCS systems in international and UK/EU federal settings, which could support technology transfer to developing countries. The analysis looks at similarities and differences compared to the Indian national and state-level systems. Case studies are used to identify possible demonstration sites, where Indian variants of CCS may be applied.
Supervisor: the one and only Prof Stuart Haszeldine Scottish Power Chair of Carbon Capture & Storage
Publications
- Kapila, R.V. & Haszeldine, R.S. (2009) "Opportunities in India for Carbon Capture and Storage as a form of climate change mitigation" Energy Procedia Vol. 1, pp. 4527-4534.
Peer reviewed conference proceedings of the International Energy Agency’s Greenhouse Gas R&D programme. - Kapila, R.V., Chalmers, H. & Leach, M. (2009) “Investigating the prospects for Carbon Capture and Storage technology in India.”
Peer reviewed consultancy report commissioned by Christian Aid; used as a basis for policy briefing/lobbying. - Kapila, R.V. (2010) Book review: “Caching the Carbon: the politics and policy of Carbon Capture and Storage.” Climate Law.
Book review for a peer-reviewed journal on climate change and the law. - Kapila, R.V. & Gibbins, J. (2010) "Getting India ready for carbon capture and storage" Energy Manager. In print
Quarterly magazine for the Society of energy engineers and managers of India. - Kapila, R.V., Chalmers, H., Haszeldine, R.S. & Leach, M. (2011) "What are the prospects for CCS in India?: Results from an expert stakeholder survey.” Energy Procedia Vol. 4, pp. 6280-6287.
Peer reviewed conference proceedings of the International Energy Agency’s Greenhouse Gas R&D programme.
Elephants
- Kapila, R.V. (2009) 'Another elephant in the room' The Environmentalist, Issue 85, pp 18-19
The postgraduate winner of the IEMA Student Essay Award, Rudra Kapila, discusses the plight of poor women in rural areas and their impact on the future of the planet.
Research Interests:
- Geological Storage & Sequestration of CO2
- CCS Technology Development & Deployment
- Technological Innovation Systems
- International Energy & Environmental Law
- Climate Change & Global Governance.
Research Groups:![[Rudra's Picture]](RVK_purple.jpg "My Face")
Contact Details
Email: R.V.Kapila@sms.ed.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)131 650 5936
Address:
Room 401
Grant Institute
The King's Buildings
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JW