Feb 13 (Reuters) - Fuel-cell maker Bloom Energy ( BE )

and equipment manufacturer Chart Industries ( GTLS ) said on

Thursday they have entered into a carbon capture partnership to

generate near zero-carbon power using natural gas and fuel

cells.

The companies said they plan on providing easily

deployable power solutions that meet emission targets for

customers such as data centers and manufacturers.

As part of the deal, Chart Industries ( GTLS ) will use its

carbon capture technology to process the high-purity carbon

dioxide that is a byproduct of Bloom Energy's ( BE ) processes.

The cost-effective process, a crucial strategy in

reducing greenhouse gases, captures high-purity CO2, and

repurposes it for industrial applications or to be securely

stored.

Bloom Energy ( BE ) said its fuel cell technology produces CO2

rich stream with a higher concentration of the gas, which

simplifies and reduces the cost of the capture process.

CO2 utilization offers a short-term mitigation to

climate change, especially in areas where carbon storage

infrastructure is not available.