Carbon Dioxide, Geo-sequestration and Enhanced Oil Recovery – Synergies and Pitfalls

The scientific and the general communities are seeking ways of permanently capturing carbon dioxide produced in power generation, with this being a challenge towards developing Clean Coal Technology. Geo-sequestration, the entombing of carbon dioxide in the earth, is looked upon as one of the most promising solutions. Forcing carbon dioxide into depleting oilfields has the potential to lock away very large amounts of carbon dioxide. The process can also be used as a tool in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). This article looks at the synergies and pitfalls of producing carbon dioxide through coal fired power generation and EOR.

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