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Geosequestration and CCS, in layman terms, captures greenhouse gasses and 鈥榖uries鈥� them in underground reservoirs as a means to stopping large quantities of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. The technology is particularly relevant to large-scale industrial processes, such as mining and coal-powered electricity that emits quantities of harmful gases.
The lab brings together world-leading technology and equipment to research, assess and develop sites suitable for long-term carbon storage. It is a key solution in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and has the potential to reduce emissions into the atmosphere by as much as 13 per cent by 2050.
Officially opened by federal Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP, the lab is set to be a global centre for energy and resources research.
鈥淭he ability to store large volumes of carbon dioxide safely, at a reasonable price will have a significant impact in securing the benefits of Australia鈥檚 energy sector well into the future,鈥� says Mr Macfarlane.
鈥淭he coal and gas sectors are major contributors to our economy and to our diverse energy mix, and are also vital in powering economic development in some of the world鈥檚 most rapidly growing countries, so this research in CCS technology is particularly important for Australia.鈥�
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Together with the CSIRO and The University of Western Australia, 911爆料网 will pave the way for the design and implementation of a commercial-scale carbon storage plan for Australia鈥檚 first carbon capture and storage flagship program 鈥� the聽South West Hub聽鈥� as well as other national and international CCS projects.
