Carbon capture technology is a method of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial processes before it is released into the atmosphere. This technology can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and storing CO2 that would otherwise contribute to climate change.

Carbon capture technology works by capturing CO2 at its source, such as a power plant or industrial facility, before it is released into the atmosphere. The captured CO2 is then transported and stored in underground geologic formations, such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs, saline aquifers, or deep coal seams.

There are three main types of carbon capture technology:

1. Post-Combustion Capture – This technology captures CO2 from flue gas after fossil fuels are burned to generate electricity. The CO2 is then separated from the other gases in the flue gas using a solvent or adsorbent material.
2. Pre-Combustion Capture – This technology captures CO2 before fossil fuels are burned. The fuel is gasified, and the resulting syngas is treated to remove impurities such as sulfur and CO2.
3. Oxyfuel Combustion – This technology burns fossil fuels in pure oxygen instead of air. This results in a flue gas stream that is primarily CO2, which can then be captured and stored.

Carbon capture technology has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes. However, there are still some challenges associated with this technology, such as high costs and the need for large-scale infrastructure to transport and store the captured CO2. Nonetheless, carbon capture technology can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially as renewable energy sources continue to be developed and deployed.