Carbon Capture

Carbon Capture refers to a set of technologies and processes designed to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced from the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation and industrial processes, preventing CO2 from entering the atmosphere. The primary goal of carbon capture is to mitigate the impact of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas concentrations in the air.The captured CO2 can then be stored underground in geological formations (a process known as carbon sequestration) or utilized in various applications, such as enhancing oil recovery or producing materials like concrete.Carbon capture is seen as a crucial component of strategies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions, as it enables the continued use of existing fossil fuel infrastructure while reducing its environmental impact. The technology can be applied at different stages: pre-combustion, post-combustion, and oxy-fuel combustion, each with its methods and efficiencies.While still developing in terms of cost efficiency and scalability, carbon capture technologies hold potential for significantly reducing global emissions and supporting a transition to cleaner energy sources.