1. High cost: The current technologies for carbon capture and storage (CCS) are expensive to develop, implement and maintain. The high cost of electricity generated from CCS systems makes it difficult for industries to adapt these technologies.
2. Energy requirements: The energy required by CCS systems to capture and compress carbon dioxide (CO2) is very high, which often cancels the reduced carbon footprint.
3. Scale: The scale of CCS systems needed to make a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions is enormous. These systems require a large space to store captured carbon, which can be problematic if geologically suitable sites are not readily available at large scales.
4. Environmental impact: There are concerns about the environmental impact of CCS systems. Although the carbon is stored underground, leakage of the stored carbon can potentially cause harm to the environment and public health.
5. Limited storage capacity: The current technology only allows for limited storage capacity, which means that CCS systems would need continued investment and expansion to keep pace with the amount of CO2 emissions.
6. Distance: The distance between the capture sites and the storage sites can be a problem as the transport of CO2, often done by pipelines or tankers, can be dangerous, expensive and energy-intensive.
7. Uncertainty: The long-term behavior of CO2 stored underground is still uncertain and sometimes unpredictable. This uncertainty leads to reluctance from the public to accept CCS technology.
LIST MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE WHEN USING CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES
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