CCS
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is an essential technological suite designed to mitigate climate change by preventing large volumes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from entering the atmosphere.
The process involves capturing CO2 from industrial point sources, transporting it, and then injecting it deep underground into secure geological formations, such as saline aquifers or depleted reservoirs, for permanent sequestration.
CCS is vital for achieving net-zero targets in sectors that cannot easily switch to renewables, like cement and steel production.
It is important to distinguish CCS from Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). CCUS is the broader term, incorporating the option to reuse (Utilize) the captured CO2 to create products or enhance oil recovery, in addition to permanent storage (S).
However, only the storage (S) aspect in both CCS and CCUS guarantees the lasting removal of CO2 from the carbon cycle.