BECCS

BECCS, an acronym for Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage, is a technology that integrates biomass energy production with carbon capture and storage (CCS). The process involves the combustion of biomass, such as wood chips or agricultural residues, to generate heat or electricity. The resulting flue gas, which contains carbon dioxide (CO2), is captured and transported to a storage site, typically a geological formation, where it is injected and stored underground. This process helps to reduce the net CO2 emissions associated with biomass energy production, making it a potential tool for mitigating climate change. BECCS is considered a negative emissions technology because it not only prevents CO2 from being released into the atmosphere but also actively removes it. However, the technology is still in the development and demonstration phase, and its long-term viability and environmental impacts are subjects of ongoing research.