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What is Carbon Capture and Storage? An Overview

Carbon Capture and Storage, typically referred to as CCS, is a process designed to:

  • Capture carbon dioxide CO2 emissions from large industrial facilities such as coal, oil and gas facilities and other industrial operations before the CO2 is emitted to the atmosphere,
  • Transport the CO2 through pipelines, and
  • Permanently store the CO­2 in deep, secure underground formations.

ICO2N - Carbon Capture and Storage Diagram
An integrated Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system would combine these features to provide for safe reduction of industrial CO2 emissions.  The technology for each of these elements exists today and initial international and domestic CCS demonstration projects have been completed.  They confirm the potential for large scale CCS implementation.

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Part of the Solution

“CCS is one of a number of technologies than can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the scale required to combat dangerous climate change. It is critical that CCS be considered as part of a portfolio of solutions, and that adequate attention also be paid to more sustainable, low-impact energy solutions, especially renewable energy and energy efficiency.” The Pembina Institute – “Perspective on Carbon Capture and Storage”