Carbon capture and storage
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-004153
The process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from an emission source, (typically) converting it to a supercritical state, transporting it to an injection site, and injecting it into deep subsurface rock formations for long-term storage.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-004153 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Land, waste and cleanup |
| Abbreviation | CCS |
| References | Underground Injection Control Glossary; Underground Injection Control (UIC) Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-004153",
"term": "Carbon capture and storage",
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"term_source": "Carbon Capture and Storage",
"definition": "The process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from an emission source, (typically) converting it to a supercritical state, transporting it to an injection site, and injecting it into deep subsurface rock formations for long-term storage.",
"abbreviation": "CCS",
"subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
"references": [
"Underground Injection Control Glossary; Underground Injection Control (UIC) Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/carbon-capture-and-storage/"
}
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