Carbon Capture

Question 1

What is Carbon Capture?

Answer 1

The process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at their source and storing them elsewhere.

Question 2

How does Carbon Capture work?

Answer 2

It works by separating the CO2 from other gases, transporting it (usually by pipelines) and then storing it in an underground location.

Question 3

Where can the carbon be stored?

Answer 3

It can be stored in the following locations:
Depleted oil & gas reserves.
Unmineable coal beds: the C02 is absorbed into the coal realising the methane in the coal.
Deep Saline formations: rock layers filled with salty water.