Carbon Capture & Storage
This is a common concern. However, the primary goal of CCS is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from various sources, including coal-powered plants. CCS is part of a comprehensive net-zero portfolio that incorporates multiple technologies to achieve the state’s climate goals. Mitigating climate change by capturing and storing CO2 from any energy source, contributes to […]
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Both natural gas and CO2 can pose risks if not properly managed, CO2 storage involves different processes and safety measures. CO2 is stored at greater depths, often more than a mile underground, isolated by multiple impermeable rock layers. The U.S. EPA’s Class VI regulations require rigorous site characterization, well construction standards, and continuous monitoring to […]
PRI’s mission is to provide decision-makers and the public with scientific information and research to inform policy discussions. In December 2022, PRI released a comprehensive carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) report, pursuant to Public Act 102-0341. Since publishing that report, PRI has provided data and research as requested throughout the legislative process, providing insights […]
If an injection well fails, multiple safety measures and monitoring systems are designed to detect and mitigate any potential leaks. The U.S. EPA’s Class VI regulations require rigorous site characterization, well construction standards, and continuous monitoring to ensure the integrity of the storage site and protect underground sources of drinking water.
The Mahomet Aquifer is on the order of 500 hundred feet and is protected by multiple rock layers that prevent CO2 from migrating upward. While CCS operations occur at much greater depths, The U.S. EPA’s Class VI permitting provision, authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act, ensures regulations are in place to safeguard underground water […]
Yes, CCS is safe when managed and regulated properly. Carbon dioxide is stored over a mile below the surface, isolated from groundwater by multiple impermeable rock layers. The U.S. EPA’s Class VI permitting provision, authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act, ensures rigorous safety and monitoring. For more details, please refer to our comprehensive CCUS […]