CCUS

Why CCUS

The Appalachian region is experiencing a new era of economic growth, and with it comes increased carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions that can be addressed through carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

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The CCUS Process

CCUS is a proven process that captures, transports, safely stores and utilizes CO₂ emissions.

Capture

CO₂ is captured before it enters the atmosphere. It is then purified and compressed into a liquid form

Transport

It is then transported through specialized, highly monitored and regulated steel pipelines to a storage well.

Storage

Storage occurs deep underground, far below the water table and deposited into a geologic layer.

The liquified CO₂ fills in the gaps in the porous rock and is permanently sealed by a thick layer of impermeable rock.

Utilization

CO₂ can be used to enhance oil and gas recovery by being deposited into wells to help release additional oil or gas.

Captured carbon can also be used to create products such as concrete, fuels and chemicals.

How a Target Site is Selected

Geologists identify areas where porous rock layers are naturally sealed by thick, impermeable layers known as cap rock.

Once a site is selected, equipment is used to drill the well and build the pipeline. Afterwards, the surface is restored to the owner’s expectations. Landowners are compensated for the use of their land, both above and below ground.

CCUS is a Safe Process

The US has been safely storing natural gas underground since 1915.

Each CO₂ storage site is rigorously permitted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)or by a state agency authorized to oversee CCUS permitting, ensuring compliance with strict safety and environmental standards for siting, operation, testing, and long-term monitoring.

CCUS wells are monitored 24/7/365.

Fueling Prosperity

CCUS can enable technological and industrialgrowth in Appalachia and help unlock economicopportunities while delivering tangible communitybenefits and keeping emissions in check. From datacenters and advanced manufacturing to infrastructure investments and job creation, CCUS can generate billions in local and state tax revenue—fuelinglong-term regional prosperity.