Advantages and disadvantages of CCS

Question 1

Advantages of CCS

Answer 1

• Can be fitted into existing coal power stations
• Captures 90% of CO2 produced
• There is a demand for CO2 (Coca-cola, Plant Growth, Beer etc.) so transport systems via pipeline in liquid form already exist
• Potential to capture half the world’s CO2 emissions

Question 2

Disadvantages of CCS

Answer 2

-High cost is the main restriction to the growth of CCS
-Increases energy demand of power stations
- May not be space to fit in to existing power stations
-Economically viable in some cases as it is used to push oil out the ground, thus further increasing fossil fuel usage