Carbon Capture and Sequestration Safety
Texas A&M University, supported by the Greater Houston Partnership’s Houston Energy Transition Initiative and the Houston CCS Alliance, presents a comprehensive meta-study on the safety of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in the U.S. This work was jointly developed by the Texas A&M Energy Institute, the TEES Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center, and the TEES Gas and Fuels Research Center.
This independent report consolidates the latest operational and scientific developments, offering clear insights for non-technical readers.
Key findings highlight CCS’s environmental benefits, capturing ~90% of CO₂ emissions while reducing pollutants like PM, SOx, and NOx. Safety concerns, including CO₂ leakage, induced seismicity, and pipeline risks, are low-probability and effectively managed through rigorous EPA and PHMSA regulations, advanced monitoring, and robust safety protocols. This report underscores CCS as a safe, vital technology for a low-carbon future.
The full report can be downloaded at u.tamu.edu/CCS-Study