Introduction:
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a process that captures carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from industrial sources and stores them underground to prevent them from entering the atmosphere. It plays a key role in low-carbon hydrogen production, especially with blue hydrogen, which is made from natural gas.
🔗 Real-world link:
How CCS is enabling low-carbon hydrogen – Shell Global
🧠 What It Means
- 🛢️ Captures CO₂ released during hydrogen production and stores it deep underground.
- ⚖️ Balances the economic use of fossil fuels with environmental responsibility.
- 🧩 A transitional solution bridging today’s infrastructure with tomorrow’s green energy.
🚧 Key Challenges
- 🧬 Complex tech requiring precise monitoring and regulation.
- 💷 High installation and operating costs.
- 🗺️ Limited availability of safe, suitable storage sites.
🦁 Muzaffar’s Comment:
CCS is a powerful stopgap to make use of current systems without harming the planet. It’s not perfect — but it buys us time to scale green hydrogen fast.
🦉 Sameer’s Comment:
I find CCS really interesting — it feels like sci-fi made real. But I do wonder how safe long-term storage is… Can we really guarantee CO₂ stays underground?
