Harnessing Potential: Pioneering CO2 Storage through Strategic Resource Assessment
Welcome to the Regional Resource Assessment for CO2 Storage Project!
The “Regional Resource Assessment for CO2 Storage in New Mexico and Surrounding Areas” project aims to identify, characterize, and evaluate potential sites for CO2 storage through mineralization processes.
This initiative focuses on basalt formations, related stratigraphic units, and mining wastes to provide a comprehensive understanding of storage capacities and potential benefits.
Our goal is to identify and assess New Mexico state resources for potential CO2 storage via mineralization, focusing on basalt formations and related stratigraphic units, as well as mining wastes.
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CO2 Removal
There are several methods of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – both natural and technological – and each method has its tradeoffs. Carbon mineralization is the most secure option for #carbondioxideremoval (CDR) as it permanently sequesters CO2 in the crystal structure of minerals. But the natural mineralization process is too slow to keep pace with the rate of manmade #CO2emissions. So scientists are finding ways to speed up the process. Check out the video below from Climate Now’s Youtube channel to learn more.