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Carbon Capture and Storage in Australia
A research paper examining carbon capture and storage as a climate-mitigation technology, with a focus on its technical, commercial, regulatory, and policy conditions in Australia.
Context
Australia's carbon-intensive energy economy and position as a major coal exporter made carbon capture and storage a significant question for emissions reduction. This paper considered how the technology could contribute alongside broader climate policy.
Approach
The research mapped the capture, transport, and geological-storage stages of carbon capture and storage, reviewed international projects and environmental risks, and assessed Australian programs, research activity, projects, regulations, and carbon-pricing proposals.
Outcome
The paper concluded that carbon capture and storage could play a useful role in Australia's emissions-reduction portfolio, but only with commercially viable projects, mature technology, clear regulation, supporting infrastructure, and complementary mechanisms such as carbon pricing.
Original Work
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