Low carbon energy

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How does it work?

This technology has the potential to capture up to 90% of the CO2 emissions generated by burning fossil fuels.

Carbon storage diagram

The CCS process

  1. CO2 is captured at the power plant.
  2. CO2 is processed and compressed.
  3. CO2 is piped or shipped offshore to a former gas or oil field.
  4. CO2 is injected under pressure into the storage site.