Carbon capture and storage
In a study that applied alternative carbon carrier technology to enhanced oil recovery (EOR) scenarios, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that the new method recovered up to 19.5% more oil and stored up to 17.5% more carbon than conventional EOR methods.
The spring Unified Agenda provides a snapshot of efforts to advance the president’s plans for fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure.
The initial phase of the carbon capture and storage project has a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per year, with a second phase—due online in 2028—expected to bring the storage capacity to 5 million tonnes per year.
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The SPE Reservoir Technical Discipline and Advisory Committee invite their Reservoir members worldwide to participate in a new survey aimed at assessing the current state of reservoir engineering across industry and academia. Deadline is 21 July 2025. -
The contractor will deliver a similar carbon dioxide injection system to the one it completed for phase one in 2023.
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The Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Technical Section is proud to announce the launch of its new eMentoring Program forward-thinking initiative designed to connect young professionals with seasoned experts across the CCUS industry. This virtual mentorship effort aims to fast-track knowledge transfer, foster professional development, and build a stronge…
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The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has approved the Phase 2 expansion, which is expected to increase carbon dioxide storage capacity from 1.5 million tonnes to 5 million tonnes.
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DNV’s carbon capture and storage outlook forecasts a massive shortfall in the projects necessary to help the world reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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The early enthusiasm for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is showing signs of strain as the limited capital availability and political support become clearer.
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The two companies said they will evaluate the possibility of a joint venture to develop a direct air capture hub in South Texas, with XRG considering investing up to $500 million.
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The plant at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway, has captured its first 1,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
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The vessel is expected to be delivered by the end of the year, while the project's new port in Esjberg is on target for completion this autumn.
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The agreement calls for approximately 2.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide to be securely stored per year at 1PointFive’s Pelican Sequestration Hub in Louisiana.
