Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) — also known as "geosequestration" — is a process whereby CO2 is captured from large point sources, compressed, transported and injected into deep geological formations for permanent storage.
CCS is potentially a key technology for reducing CO2 emissions and thereby for tackling climate change.
Background
This section explains the background to Carbon Capture and Storage.
International Context
This section describes international progress on carbon capture and storage
Carbon Capture and Storage in New Zealand
Carbon Capture and Storage applied to a New Zealand context.
New Zealand Submission to the UNFCCC
New Zealand Submission to the UNFCCC regarding CCS as a CDM
Presentation to the Petroleum Conference 2008
A presentation outlining the government's work programme on carbon capture and storage
If you have any comments or questions on carbon capture and storage, please direct correspondence to CCS@med.govt.nz.
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