Teeside - Carbon Caprure + Storage The Changing Economic World Flashcards
1
Q
Where is teeside
A
Seaside country bordering the north sea, in North east england
2
Q
How much chemical production is Teeside responsible for in the uk
A
58%
3
Q
How much income does North east england make
A
£65 billion a year (2021)
4
Q
What is ccs
A
Carbon capture + storage
Process of trapping co2 by burning fossil fuels / other and storing it in a way which prevents it from effecting the atmosphere
5
Q
CCS in Teeside advantages
A
Has a 10 million tonne storage capacity
Over its lifetime could store 189 million tonnes
Connected to industrial sites, immediately takes the co2
6
Q
CCS in Teeside disadvantages
A
Require 15% more energy to run
More energy could lead to more emissions
Co2 leakages underground increases plant mortality
Possibility of sudden co2 leakage
