Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024
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The primary aim of carbon capture and storage projects is to prevent carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from entering the atmosphere by securely storing them underground.
Traditionally, CO2 is injected into a reservoir capped by an impermeable rock layer, known as caprock, which prevents the gas from escaping. This approach, borrowed from petroleum exploration, has been effective for both oil