How is carbon dioxide stored?

The carbon dioxide is then transported via pipelines, road or ships and then stored in long-term storage underground or under the sea, for example. Suitable geological formations for this include empty oil and gas reservoirs or salt aquifers, which are porous rock layers with salt water.

Where should CO2 be stored in the EU?

North Sea sites remain the preferred locations for CO₂ storage in the EU, although Denmark and Poland are also considering onshore storage. Other countries, such as Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, and Belgium, have ruled out land storage.

What is bioenergy with capture and storage (BECCS)?

There is another form of CCS known as bioenergy with capture and storage (BECCS). In this process, power plants do not capture carbon dioxide from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas, but rather from the combustion of biomass, such as wood chips.

Can a power plant capture CO2 from fossil fuels?

The technology sounds like a convenient solution to the climate crisis: capturing CO2 from the use of fossil fuels in power plants and factories and storing it underground. But many applications remain controversial, because of high costs, immature technology and the risk of diverting attention from immediate emission cuts.

How can CCS improve sustainability?

The 2024 report from the Global CCS Institute highlights the necessity of knowledge exchange to speed deployment in poorer countries, where emissions are increasing quickly. Its sustainability could be further improved by combining CCS with renewable energy sources, such as solar-powered capture systems.

How is CO2 transported?

CO2 can be transported by any single or a multimodal combination of freight transportation, such as pipelines, rail, trucks, barges, or ships. Operational Readiness and Eficiency Initiative. These eforts aim to ensure the safe and eficient deployment of CO2 transport and storage solutions.