Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Bridging Today’s Industry with Tomorrow’s Climate Goals<br /><br />By: Asst. Lecturer Shahad Ammar Hatem<br /><br />Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed:<br /> Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure<br /> Goal 13: Climate Action<br /> Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals<br /><br />Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is an essential climate mitigation strategy aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions from industrial sources such as power plants, cement factories, and chemical industries.<br /><br />The CCS process involves capturing CO₂ at the emission source, transporting it through pipelines, and injecting it into deep underground geological formations for permanent storage. This prevents CO₂ from entering the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.<br /><br />CCS is particularly valuable for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, enabling them to continue operations while aligning with net-zero emission targets. In some cases, captured CO₂ can be reused in enhanced oil recovery or the production of synthetic fuels.<br /><br />Challenges include high costs, public acceptance, and the need for monitoring and verification frameworks. However, international cooperation and innovation are driving down costs and improving the scalability of CCS.<br /><br />As part of a diversified climate strategy, CCS serves as a crucial bridge between today’s industrial infrastructure and the sustainable energy systems of the future.<br /><br />Al-Mustaqbal University – The No. 1 Private University in Iraq