ExxonMobil leads the world in CCS
CCS is the process of capturing carbon dioxide from industrial activity or power plants before it enters the atmosphere and then injecting it deep underground for safe, secure and permanent storage. That way it poses little risk to people....Oh, yeah, sure!
First, CO2 is separated from other gases at the industrial facilities or directly from the air. Then comes transportation where captured CO2 is compressed and transported for geological storage. Next the CO2 is injected into rock formations at least 2700 feet and can be as deep as 18,000 feet.
Once injected, the CO2 will be held in place by thick, impermeable seal blocks similar to the rocks that have kept oil and gas underground for millions of years. The CO2 will also be pressurized to be stored in relatively small areas.
Kind of reminds of nuclear waste disposal from nuclear reactors.....In short: ending up in the oceans. Out of sight, out of mind....It's like "You see, we do all we can".
