CCUS Terms
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Absorption
Captures CO2 from gases using liquid absorbents like amines in CCUS.
Adsorption
CO2 molecules adhere to a solid surface without absorbing into the material.
Algal Biofixation
Algae capture CO2 through photosynthesis, converting it into biomass.
Amine Scrubbing
Uses amine-based solvents to capture and separate CO2 from gas streams.
Basalt Formations
Igneous rocks used to permanently store CO2 through mineral carbonation.
Biochar
Carbon-rich material from biomass pyrolysis for carbon sequestration and soil amendment.
Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
Combines bioenergy production with CO2 capture and storage for negative emissions.
Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Utilization (BECCU)
Produces energy from biomass while capturing and utilizing CO2 emissions.
Border Carbon Adjustments
Carbon fees on imports to equalize carbon costs for domestic industries.
Cap-and-Trade Programs
Market system where emission allowances are traded to reduce GHG emissions.
Carbon Accounting
Measures and reports GHG emissions from an organization or project.
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Imposes carbon prices on imports to prevent carbon leakage and support domestic industries.
Carbon Capture Economics
Carbon Capture Economics studies the costs and impacts of deploying carbon capture technologies.
Carbon Capture Grant Programs
Carbon Capture Grant Programs provide financial support for carbon capture projects.
Carbon Capture Infrastructure Development
Carbon Capture Infrastructure Development creates structures for CO2 capture, transport, and storage.
Carbon Capture Tax Incentives
Carbon Capture Tax Incentives offer financial benefits to encourage CCUS technology adoption.
Carbon Capture Technology
Carbon Capture Technology captures CO2 emissions from industrial sources.
Carbon Contracts
Carbon Contracts outline terms for managing carbon credits and offsets.
Carbon Credits
Carbon Credits are tradable permits for emitting CO2.
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) removes CO2 from the atmosphere.
Carbon Emission Reduction Targets
Carbon Emission Reduction Targets aim to lower CO2 emissions.
Carbon Emission Standards for Industry
Carbon emission standards for industry limit CO2 emissions from facilities.
Carbon Emissions
Carbon Emissions are CO2 releases from human activities.
Carbon Emissions Reporting Standards
Carbon Emissions Reporting Standards guide how to measure and report GHG emissions.
Carbon Footprint
A Carbon Footprint is the total amount of GHGs emitted by an entity throughout its lifecycle.
Carbon Intensity Regulations
Carbon Intensity Regulations aim to reduce CO2 emissions per unit of energy or economic activity.
Carbon Leakage
Carbon Leakage occurs when emissions reduction in one area leads to increased emissions elsewhere.
Carbon Management
Carbon Management involves measuring, reducing, and managing CO2 and GHG emissions.
Carbon Management Regulations
Carbon Management Regulations control and manage CO2 and GHG emissions through laws and policies.
Carbon Mineralization
Carbon Mineralization converts CO2 into stable minerals, preventing atmospheric release.
Carbon Neutrality
Carbon Neutrality achieves net-zero CO2 emissions by reducing and offsetting emissions.
Carbon Neutrality Mandates
Carbon Neutrality Mandates require net-zero CO2 emissions within a specified timeframe.
Carbon Offset Verification Standards
Carbon Offset Verification Standards validate the effectiveness of carbon offset projects.
Carbon Offsetting
Carbon Offsetting compensates for CO2 emissions by investing in emission-reduction projects.
Carbon Pricing
Carbon Pricing assigns a cost to CO2 emissions to encourage reductions.
Carbon Pricing Mechanisms
Carbon Pricing Mechanisms include carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems to reduce GHG emissions.
Carbon Sequestration
Carbon Sequestration captures and stores atmospheric CO2 to prevent release.
Carbon Sequestration Tax Benefits
Carbon Sequestration Tax Benefits offer financial incentives for CCUS projects.
Carbon Sink
A Carbon Sink absorbs more CO2 than it releases.
Carbon Storage Capacity
Carbon Storage Capacity is the maximum CO2 a site can store securely.
Carbon Tax
A Carbon Tax imposes fees on carbon emissions.
Carbon Tax Implementation Strategies
Carbon Tax Implementation Strategies introduce and manage carbon taxes.
Carbon Trading
Carbon Trading creates markets for emissions reductions.
Carbon Utilization
Carbon Utilization uses captured CO2 in industrial applications.
Carbonate Rocks
Carbonate Rocks are sedimentary rocks storing CO2.
CCUS Funding Programs
CCUS Funding Programs support CCUS technology development.
CCUS Project Tax Relief
CCUS Project Tax Relief provides tax incentives for CCUS investments.
Chemical Conversion
Chemical Conversion transforms CO2 into useful products.
Chemical Looping
Chemical Looping separates CO2 from flue gases using cyclic metal oxide reactions.
Chemical Tracers
Chemical Tracers track CO2 movement in subsurface formations.
Circular Economy
A Circular Economy focuses on reusing resources, integrating captured CO2.
Clean Air Act Amendments
The Clean Air Act Amendments enhance air pollution standards.
Clean Energy Standard (CES)
A Clean Energy Standard mandates a percentage of electricity from clean sources.
Clean Energy Transition
A Clean Energy Transition shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Clean Power Plan
The Clean Power Plan aims to reduce CO2 emissions from power plants.
Climate Action Plans
Climate Action Plans outline strategies to mitigate climate change.
Climate Action Tax Policies
Climate Action Tax Policies incentivize clean energy technologies.
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Policies
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Policies prepare for climate impacts.
Climate Change Legislation
Climate Change Legislation addresses greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation reduces or prevents greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Change Mitigation Policies
Climate Change Mitigation Policies reduce GHG emissions through regulations and CCUS support.
Climate Disclosure Rules
Climate Disclosure Rules mandate reporting GHG emissions and sustainability practices.
Climate Mitigation Tax Policies
Climate Mitigation Tax Policies incentivize emissions reduction with tax benefits.
Climate Policy
Climate Policy includes laws and actions to address climate change.
Climate Risk Disclosure Regulations
Climate Risk Disclosure Regulations require reporting on climate-related risks and CCUS.
Climate Risk Insurance
Climate Risk Insurance provides financial protection against climate-related impacts.
Climate-Friendly Tax Reforms
Climate-Friendly Tax Reforms promote sustainable practices and reduce GHG emissions.
CO2 Compression
CO2 Compression increases pressure for transport and storage.
CO2 Conversion
CO2 Conversion transforms CO2 into useful products.
CO2 Injection
CO2 Injection stores CO2 underground.
CO2 Pipeline
A CO2 Pipeline transports compressed CO2.
CO2 Transportation
CO2 Transportation moves CO2 to storage or utilization sites.
CO2 Utilization Pathways
CO2 Utilization Pathways convert CO2 into valuable products.
Commercial Deployment
Commercial Deployment implements CCUS technologies at scale.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement involves stakeholders in CCUS projects.
Compliance Carbon Markets
Compliance Carbon Markets regulate carbon credits trading.
Concrete Curing
Concrete Curing maintains moisture and temperature for concrete strength.
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards
CAFE Standards improve vehicle fuel efficiency.
Corporate Carbon Liability
Corporate Carbon Liability includes financial and legal responsibilities for GHG emissions.
Cryogenic Distillation
Cryogenic Distillation separates gases at low temperatures, capturing CO2 from emissions.
Decarbonization
Decarbonization reduces CO2 emissions across sectors, promoting low-carbon energy.
Decarbonization Policy Measures
Decarbonization Policy Measures incentivize CO2 reductions and promote CCUS.
Decarbonization Roadmaps
Decarbonization Roadmaps outline steps to reduce CO2 emissions.
Deep Saline Aquifers
Deep Saline Aquifers store CO2 in deep rock layers.
Demonstration Projects
Demonstration Projects test CCUS technologies at scale.
Depleted Oil and Gas Fields
Depleted Oil and Gas Fields store CO2 using existing infrastructure.
Direct Air Capture (DAC)
Direct Air Capture removes CO2 from the air.
Direct Injection
Direct Injection stores CO2 underground.
Emission Performance Standards
Emission Performance Standards limit GHG emissions per output unit.
Emission Reduction
Emission Reduction decreases GHG emissions.
Emission Reduction Credit Trading
Emission Reduction Credit Trading buys and sells CO2 reduction credits.
Emission Reduction Obligations
Emission Reduction Obligations mandate GHG reductions.
Emissions Trading System (ETS)
Emissions Trading System caps total GHG emissions.
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency uses less energy for the same output.
Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Energy Efficiency Tax Credits incentivize energy-efficient investments.
Energy Policy Act
The Energy Policy Act promotes energy efficiency and CCUS.
Energy Tax Incentives Act
The Energy Tax Incentives Act provides credits for clean energy.
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)
Enhanced Geothermal Systems extract geothermal energy from hot rocks.
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Enhanced Oil Recovery increases crude oil extraction.
Environmental Compliance Strategies
Environmental Compliance Strategies ensure operations comply with environmental laws.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
An Environmental Impact Assessment evaluates potential environmental effects of a project.
Environmental Justice in Climate Policies
Environmental Justice in Climate Policies ensures fair treatment in environmental laws.
Environmental Permitting Processes
Environmental Permitting Processes set requirements for activities impacting the environment.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations protect health and the environment.
Environmental Tax Credits
Environmental Tax Credits incentivize eco-friendly technologies and practices.
Environmental Tax Reforms
Environmental Tax Reforms encourage sustainable practices and discourage pollution.
Federal CCUS Incentive Programs
Federal CCUS Incentive Programs support CCUS technology adoption financially.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Policies
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Policies oversee energy transmission.
Federal Environmental Regulations
Federal Environmental Regulations protect the environment and public health.
Federal Support for Green Projects
Federal Support for Green Projects promotes sustainable initiatives.
Financial Incentives for CCUS Deployment
Financial Incentives for CCUS Deployment encourage CCUS projects.
Flue Gas Treatment
Flue Gas Treatment removes pollutants from industrial exhaust gases.
Gasification
Gasification converts carbon materials to syngas for cleaner energy.
Geological Storage
Geological Storage stores CO2 in underground formations.
Green Bond Standards
Green Bond Standards ensure funds for eco-friendly projects.
Green Bonds
Green Bonds finance projects with environmental benefits.
Green Energy Tariffs
Green Energy Tariffs support renewable energy generation.
Green Infrastructure Financing
Green Infrastructure Financing supports eco-friendly projects.
Green New Deal Proposals
Green New Deal Proposals address climate change and economic inequality.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap
A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap limits total GHG emissions.
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol measures and manages GHG emissions.
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)
The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program collects GHG emissions data.
Greenhouse Gases (GHG)
Greenhouse Gases trap heat, causing global warming.
Health and Safety Standards
Health and Safety Standards protect workers and the environment.
Hydrogen Production with CCS
Hydrogen Production with CCS captures CO2 during hydrogen production.
Incentivizing Green Technology Investments
Incentivizing Green Technology Investments promotes sustainable technologies.
Industrial Carbon Capture
Industrial Carbon Capture captures CO2 from industrial activities.
Industrial Symbiosis
Industrial Symbiosis exchanges resources between industries.
Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act curbs inflation and supports CCUS.
Innovation in CCUS
Innovation in CCUS improves CO2 capture and storage.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The IPCC assesses climate change science and policy.
International Climate Agreements
International Climate Agreements reduce global GHG emissions.
International Climate Finance Mechanisms
International Climate Finance Mechanisms fund climate efforts.
International Emissions Reduction Standards
International Emissions Reduction Standards regulate GHG reductions.
International Energy Agency (IEA)
The International Energy Agency advises on energy issues.
Investment in CCUS
Investment in CCUS funds CO2 capture and storage.
Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Investment Tax Credit promotes CCUS investments.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Life Cycle Assessment evaluates environmental impacts of a product's life cycle.
Low Carbon Economy Policies
Low Carbon Economy Policies promote growth while reducing GHG emissions.
Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard reduces transportation fuel carbon intensity.
Marine Carbon Storage
Marine Carbon Storage sequesters CO2 in marine environments.
Market Mechanisms
Market Mechanisms incentivize GHG reduction through economic tools.
Membrane Separation
Membrane Separation uses permeable membranes to capture CO2.
Mineral Carbonation
Mineral Carbonation converts CO2 into stable carbonates.
National Carbon Capture Programs
National Carbon Capture Programs support CCUS technology development.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The National Environmental Policy Act mandates environmental impact assessments.
Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs)
Negative Emissions Technologies remove and store atmospheric CO2.
Net Zero Emissions Goals
Net Zero Emissions Goals balance emitted and removed GHGs.
Net Zero Targets
Net Zero Targets aim for net zero emissions by a specific date.
Ocean Fertilization
Ocean Fertilization stimulates phytoplankton to sequester CO2.
Offshore Storage
Offshore Storage stores CO2 beneath the seabed.
Onshore Storage
Onshore Storage stores CO2 underground on land.
Oxy-fuel Combustion
Oxy-fuel combustion burns fuel with pure oxygen.
Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming.
Paris Agreement Compliance
Paris Agreement Compliance involves meeting national emission targets.
Permitting and Regulation
Permitting and Regulation govern CCUS project approvals.
Pilot Projects
Pilot Projects test and demonstrate CCUS technologies.
Policy Incentives
Policy Incentives encourage CCUS through tax credits and subsidies.
Post-combustion Capture
Post-combustion Capture captures CO2 from flue gases.
Pre-combustion Capture
Pre-combustion Capture separates CO2 before fuel combustion.
Pressure and Temperature Sensors
Pressure and Temperature Sensors monitor CO2 storage conditions.
Production Tax Credit (PTC)
The Production Tax Credit incentivizes renewable electricity generation.
Public Perception
Public Perception involves attitudes towards CCUS.
Public Sector Support for CCUS
Public Sector Support for CCUS includes funding and regulations.
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA)
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act promotes renewable energy.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Public-Private Partnerships in CCUS develop and operate projects.
Public-Private Partnerships in CCUS
Public-Private Partnerships in CCUS develop and operate CCUS projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Regulations for Carbon Storage Sites
Regulations for Carbon Storage Sites ensure secure CO2 sequestration.
Regulatory Compliance for CCUS Projects
Regulatory Compliance for CCUS Projects adheres to standards.
Regulatory Frameworks
Regulatory Frameworks govern CCUS development.
Regulatory Frameworks for Carbon Markets
Regulatory Frameworks for Carbon Markets ensure effective trading.
Regulatory Pathways for CCUS Projects
Regulatory Pathways for CCUS Projects outline approval steps.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Renewable Energy Certificates verify renewable electricity generation.
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
RECs are tradable certificates proving 1 MWh of renewable energy generation, tracking and verifying renewable energy use.
Renewable Energy Integration
Renewable Energy Integration incorporates renewables into the grid.
Renewable Energy Standard (RES)
A Renewable Energy Standard mandates renewable electricity generation.
Renewable Energy Tax Legislation
Renewable Energy Tax Legislation promotes renewable projects.
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
Renewable Portfolio Standards require utilities to sell a percentage of renewable energy.
Reservoir Characterization
Reservoir Characterization assesses geological formations for CO2 storage suitability.
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment evaluates and mitigates project risks.
Saline Aquifers
Saline Aquifers store CO2 in deep, salty rock layers.
Section 45Q Tax Credit
The Section 45Q Tax Credit incentivizes CO2 capture and sequestration.
Seismic Monitoring
Seismic Monitoring detects subsurface changes during CO2 injection.
Shift Reaction
The Shift Reaction converts CO and water into CO2 and hydrogen.
Soil Carbon Storage
Soil Carbon Storage captures CO2 in soil through natural processes.
Solid Sorbents
Solid Sorbents capture CO2 from gas streams.
Solvent-based Capture
Solvent-based Capture uses liquid solvents to capture CO2.
State and Federal Subsidies for CCUS
State and Federal Subsidies for CCUS support CCUS projects.
State Energy Conservation Plans
State Energy Conservation Plans promote energy efficiency.
State-Level Carbon Capture Incentives
State-Level Carbon Capture Incentives encourage carbon capture projects.
State-Level Carbon Policies
State-Level Carbon Policies reduce GHG emissions.
State-Level Renewable Energy Incentives
State-Level Renewable Energy Incentives support renewable energy projects.
State-Specific CCUS Regulations
State-Specific CCUS Regulations govern CCUS project standards.
Storage Site Monitoring
Storage Site Monitoring tracks CO2 storage behavior.
Subsurface Engineering
Subsurface Engineering manages geological CO2 storage.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Sustainable Development Goals address global challenges.
Sustainable Development Tax Policies
Sustainable Development Tax Policies promote eco-friendly investments.
Sustainable Energy Policy Initiatives
Sustainable Energy Policy Initiatives encourage renewable energy.
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance integrates ESG criteria in financial decisions.
Sustainable Finance Regulations
Sustainable Finance Regulations ensure ESG compliance.
Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Projects
Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Projects incentivize renewable investments.
Tax Deductibility of Carbon Offsets
Tax Deductibility of Carbon Offsets reduces taxable income.
Tax Equity Financing
Tax Equity Financing funds renewable and CCUS projects.
Tax Policy for Emission Reductions
Tax Policy for Emission Reductions incentivizes GHG reduction.
Tax Policy for Sustainable Development
Tax Policy for Sustainable Development promotes eco-friendly practices.
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
Technology Readiness Level assesses technology maturity.
Technology Scale-up
Technology Scale-up transitions from pilot to commercial scale.
Unmineable Coal Seams
Unmineable Coal Seams store CO2.
Voluntary Carbon Markets
Voluntary Carbon Markets trade carbon credits.
Well Logging
Well Logging records geological borehole data.