carbon capture and storage
Coverage of carbon capture and storage in the Nexus archive.
- Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
The article discusses carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a technology central to many nations' net-zero strategies, with the UK investing £21.7bn in its development. Critics argue CCS is costly, tied to fossil fuels, and unproven at scale, while organizations like the IPCC emphasize its importance for decarbonizing high-emission industries.
- Grid delays push data center operators toward ‘behind-the-meter’ power
Data center operators are increasingly adopting off-grid 'behind-the-meter' power systems due to grid capacity shortages and utility interconnection delays. Enverus projects 40% of new U.S. data center capacity through 2030 will be off-grid, driven by companies like Amazon and Google, with significant natural gas use and regional focus on Texas, PJM, and the Western U.S.
- A closer look at CCS regulation and storage safety
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a highly regulated process overseen by the EPA in Louisiana, requiring Class VI permits and extensive geological research to ensure CO₂ remains safely stored underground. Safety measures include deep underground storage in porous rock formations sealed by cap rock, along with continuous monitoring and emergency planning.
- Powering Louisiana’s future: How carbon capture is driving industry and rural growth
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is driving industrial sustainability and economic growth in Louisiana by reducing CO₂ emissions from energy and manufacturing facilities. The expansion of CCS infrastructure is creating job opportunities and economic development in rural communities, leveraging Louisiana’s geology, skilled workforce, and energy network to position the state as a national leader in low-carbon solutions.
- Air Products will not move forward with Ascension Parish carbon capture facility
Air Products has abandoned plans for a carbon capture facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, following opposition from residents and environmental groups. The company will terminate the project, close permits, and fulfill contractual obligations, while critics argue carbon capture and storage (CCS) is ineffective and poses risks.
- Financing, regulatory concerns stall SunGas’ Louisiana biofuels ambitions
SunGas Renewables has halted its Beaver Lake Biofuels Project in Louisiana due to market, regulatory, and infrastructure challenges. The project aimed to produce low-carbon methanol and capture biogenic carbon dioxide but faces stalled demand growth and financing issues. The company remains committed to advancing gasification technology for future opportunities in favorable markets.