Frequently asked questions

We’ve answered some common questions about carbon capture and storage (CCS) below. Each question is answered by one of our staff members in a short video. Alternatively, you can download a PDF with all of the FAQs at the bottom of the page.

What is CCS? Why do we need CCS? Is CCS a replacement for developing renewable technologies? Is CCS a proven technology? What’s happening in Australia? Is CCS safe? Is CCS economically viable? What will the injection site look like? Where can CO₂ be stored underground? What makes a storage site suitable? How are suitable storage sites identified? How much CO₂ can be stored underground What happens to the stored CO₂ over time? Could stored CO₂ leak to the surface or contaminate groundwater? How could a CO₂ leak be managed?

What is CCS?

Linda Stalker, National Geosequestration Laboratory Science Leader
Why do we need CCS?

Lionel Glendenning, National Geosequestration Laboratory Operations Manager
Is CCS a replacement for developing renewable technologies?

Winthrop Professor David Lumley, University of Western Australia
Is CCS a proven technology?

Linda Stalker, National Geosequestration Laboratory Science Leader
What’s happening in Australia?

Andrew Ross, CSIRO Research Team Leader
Is CCS safe?

Professor Brian Evans, Curtin University
Is CCS economically viable?

Karl Rodrigues, National Geosequestration Laboratory Project Director
What will the injection site look like?

Andrew Ross, CSIRO Research Team Leader
Where can CO₂ be stored underground?

Tess Dance, CSIRO Research Scientist
What makes a storage site suitable?

Winthrop Professor David Lumley, University of Western Australia
How are suitable storage sites identified?

Winthrop Professor David Lumley, University of Western Australia
How much CO₂ can be stored underground

Linda Stalker, National Geosequestration Laboratory Science Leader
What happens to the stored CO₂ over time?

Professor Brian Evans, Curtin University
Could stored CO₂ leak to the surface or contaminate groundwater?

Ryan Noble, CSIRO Research Team Leader
How could a CO₂ leak be managed?

Ryan Noble, CSIRO Research Team Leader

View What is CCS?

What is CCS?

Linda Stalker, National Geosequestration Laboratory Science Leader

View Why do we need CCS?

Why do we need CCS?

Lionel Glendenning, National Geosequestration Laboratory Operations Manager

View Is CCS a replacement for developing renewable technologies?

Is CCS a replacement for developing renewable technologies?

Winthrop Professor David Lumley, University of Western Australia

View Is CCS a proven technology?

Is CCS a proven technology?

Linda Stalker, National Geosequestration Laboratory Science Leader

View What’s happening in Australia?

What’s happening in Australia?

Andrew Ross, CSIRO Research Team Leader

View Is CCS safe?

Is CCS safe?

Professor Brian Evans, Curtin University

View Is CCS economically viable?

Is CCS economically viable?

Karl Rodrigues, National Geosequestration Laboratory Project Director

View What will the injection site look like?

What will the injection site look like?

Andrew Ross, CSIRO Research Team Leader

View Where can CO₂ be stored underground?

Where can CO₂ be stored underground?

Tess Dance, CSIRO Research Scientist

View What makes a storage site suitable?

What makes a storage site suitable?

Winthrop Professor David Lumley, University of Western Australia

View How are suitable storage sites identified?

How are suitable storage sites identified?

Winthrop Professor David Lumley, University of Western Australia

View How much CO₂ can be stored underground

How much CO₂ can be stored underground

Linda Stalker, National Geosequestration Laboratory Science Leader

View What happens to the stored CO₂ over time?

What happens to the stored CO₂ over time?

Professor Brian Evans, Curtin University

View Could stored CO₂ leak to the surface or contaminate groundwater?

Could stored CO₂ leak to the surface or contaminate groundwater?

Ryan Noble, CSIRO Research Team Leader

View How could a CO₂ leak be managed?

How could a CO₂ leak be managed?

Ryan Noble, CSIRO Research Team Leader

Download a PDF of all FAQs

Australian Government Department of Education

CSIRO

The University of Western Australia

Curtin University

Western Australian Energy Research Alliance