Climate Change

CO? Capture and Sequestration

Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a technological approach to reducing CO? emissions from industrial and power-generating sources. It involves capturing CO? at its emission point, transporting it via pipelines, and storing it underground in geological formations such as depleted oil fields or saline aquifers. CCS helps lower the carbon footprint of fossil fuel-based industries. While CCS is not a silver bullet, it is an important component of climate mitigation strategies. It allows for transitional use of fossil fuels while renewable energy scales up. Research is ongoing to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of capture processes, as well as to ensure long-term storage safety. Some advanced applications also include direct air capture (DAC), which extracts CO? directly from the atmosphere.