Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) - How It Works, Risks, and Global Developments

Explore a comprehensive lecture on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) delivered by Lynn Orr, Keleen and Carlton Beal Professor in Petroleum Engineering at Stanford University. Gain insights into what CCS is, how it functions including direct air capture (DAC), associated risks, and global implementation projects. The 34-minute presentation covers the rationale behind CCS, detailed explanations of capture mechanisms, potential concerns, and worldwide developments in the field. Organized into clear sections, the lecture progresses from foundational concepts to practical applications and future outlook. For additional resources on carbon management, visit Stanford's Understand Energy Learning Hub, which offers free educational materials on various energy topics designed to build energy literacy and empower informed decision-making on climate change, sustainability, and energy innovations.