North Sea rocks could store Scottish energy sector CO2 for 23 years, claims report

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Joint industry project finds that multiple injections could lead to more secure and permanent carbon dioxide storage

Injecting carbon dioxide into rocks at more than one point simultaneously could offer the key to more effective storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), a new industry-backed study reveals today. Research undertaken...

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