EXPLORE ACS
Exploring Potential Long-term Offshore Regional Atlantic Carbon Storage
What is EXPLORE ACS?
EXPLORE ACS – or Exploring Potential Long-term Offshore Regional Atlantic Carbon Storage – is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funded desktop study assessing the feasibility of developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure off the coast of the northeastern United States. The project examines methods to capture and transport carbon dioxide (CO₂) from large CO₂ emission sources to store it underground. The focus of the study is to address infrastructure challenges, analyze geologic data, and understand societal considerations from a potential large-scale CCS network. No CO₂ will be captured or stored as part of this phase of the project.
The deployment of CCS technologies will not happen without everyone’s contribution, and this website is designed to reflect that. Whether you are hearing about CCS for the first time or are a CCS researcher, this website will supply you with the resources necessary to understand how carbon mitigation with CCS can take place in the northeast, using geologic storage offshore.
The above diagram demonstrates the potential steps involved in an offshore carbon capture and storage system. The process involves capturing CO₂ at a point-source (i.e., existing power plant, existing cement plant) and transporting the CO₂ via pipeline or barge to an injection well located offshore. It is not to scale - and storage platforms, if any, will not be positioned in a manner that is visible from the shore. The diagram is for educational purposes only and does not depict activities involved in this project. Diagram designed by Battelle.
For Community
Carbon capture and storage is rapidly gaining popularity as a decarbonization tactic; however, many outside the industry are still unfamiliar with what it is and why it’s important. The project team has informational resources to address the common questions and concerns about CCS.
For Industry
Carbon capture and storage is one of the most effective solutions to decarbonizing the industry sector. If you’re an industry leader, you may be curious about where to begin. To help with this, the project team has broken down key opportunities for implementing CCS infrastructure most effectively across different industries.
For Researchers
Recent findings uncover a world of possibilities for the future of carbon capture and storage. The project team has broken down findings from this study and previous studies to help best guide researchers on possible avenues for CCS deployment in the Atlantic region.