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Who knew that Saskatchewan could provide the bridge between Republicans and Democrats, America’s avowed political enemies. But, that thought was expressed and confirmed by a couple of United States Senatorial heavyweights who were visiting Saskatchewan on Aug. 26 to tour the Boundary Dam Unit 3, carbon capture project that is gaining global exposure. The fact BD3 is working efficiently by collecting over 90 per cent of the post-combustion carbon dioxide emissions as well as the sulphur dioxide, and turning them into value-added products in the oilfield and construction industries, has grabbed the attention of more than a few American government officials and elected representatives. South Carolina’s U.S. presidential hopeful (Rep.) Sen. Lindsey Graham; Rhode Island (Dem.) Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and South Carolina (Rep.) Congressman Tom Rice were joined by Sask. Premier Brad Wall for a tour of the carbon capture facility that has been in full operation since October of last year. “I’ve found the relationship between myself and Saskatchewan growing in importance. Sheldon (Whitehouse) is the leading voice in the Democratic Party on environmental causes above all others,” said Graham who is one of 17 candidates currently seeking the Republicans’ nod to represent them as their presidential candidate. “I would argue we need to rid our system of coal if we’re going to have the kind of life that human-kind has
had for hundreds of generations … unless … technology like this can make coal clean. If it can, then we have a whole new set of opportunities and a much easier political solution. So, it’s really promising and I’m really glad to be here,” said Whitehouse during a media scrum just prior to the tour of Boundary Dam and the CO2 capture island that is hooked up to the power plant’s No. 3 power generating unit that is capable of producing up to 120 megawatts of electrical power. Graham had noted in his opening statement the Saskatchewan project was one that “will attract an unusual coalition. I make a prediction that around this project you’re going to find American policy makers coming together. We’re all going to come up here over time, in larger numbers, regardless of our bias, whether it’s to lower CO2 emissions or become more energy independent by harvesting oilfields for more production. The centre of the debate in Washington is going to gravitate to Saskatchewan,” “You proved one thing. If you build it, they will come,” said Graham, in response to a media question regarding the importance he placed on the visit. He noted that representatives from over 25 countries have now visited the BD3 plant. He added that Saskatchewan had proven a concept regarding carbon capture and sequestration and that the United States could learn from what has been carried out in the province. “You’re going to make money from this facility over time. Sheldon and I have different political views on a lot of things but I’m here to tell you the Republican party is going to become more environmentally sensitive over
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