DOE releases atlas for carbon dioxide storage capacity

Pittsburg, USA - The Energy Department (DOE) of America released the first-ever atlas mapping the potential carbon dioxide storage capacity in North America.

According to the newly released North American Carbon Storage Atlas (NACSA), there is at least 500 years of geologic storage for carbon dioxide emissions in North America. These areas could be used for storing carbon from industrial sources or power plants. Identifying and deploying ways to cleanly, safely and sustainably develop America

Source: IWR Online, 02 May 2012