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In CCS, carbon dioxide is captured from point sources such as ethanol plants. It is usually transported via pipelines and then either used to extract oil or stored in dedicated geologic formations.
Global proposed (grey bars) vs. implemented (blue bars) annual CO2 captured. Both are in million tons of CO2 per annum (Mtpa). More than 75% of proposed CCS installations for natural-gas processing have been implemented.
Plans to add CCS to Bełchatów Power Station were cancelled in 2013. In the power sector, close to 90% of proposed CCS capacity was never built.
Diagram of mechanisms for trapping carbon dioxide in geologic storage
The construction of pipelines adversely affects wildlife.
Main symptoms of carbon dioxide toxicity
Retrofitting cement plants with CCS is one of the few options to reduce their emissions. However, carbon capture technology for cement is still at the demonstration stage.
Coal plants with CCS usually burn more coal to provide the energy needed for CCS processes. This increases the environmental effects of coal mining.
Protest against CCS in 2021 in Torquay, England
Protest against CCS at the same event as above
Carbon dioxide is mostly used for enhanced oil recovery. It can also be used as a feedstock for products.

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