Carbon Capture Technologies Quiz

What was the initial promise of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in the early 2000s?

• To eliminate all CO2 emissions from the atmosphere

• To replace fossil fuels with renewable energy

• To increase the production of fossil fuels

• To capture CO2 from fossil fuel plants and store it underground

What analogy is used to describe the atmosphere in relation to carbon capture?

• A sieve

• A bathtub

• A sponge

• A balloon

What is a major challenge faced by CCS projects?

• Lack of public interest

• Overproduction of CO2

• Financial viability

• Excessive government regulation

What is the estimated cost range for capturing a tonne of CO2 using CCS?

• $100-$200

• $5-$50

• $15-$120

• $200-$500

Which company is heavily investing in direct air capture (DAC) technology?

• Chevron

• ExxonMobil

• Occidental Petroleum

• BP

What is a significant bottleneck in scaling direct air capture (DAC) technology?

• Insufficient government support

• High energy requirements

• Limited availability of raw materials

• Lack of public awareness

What is the main concern critics have about the use of carbon capture technologies by fossil fuel companies?

• They are used to justify continued fossil fuel production

• They are too expensive to implement

• They are not scalable

• They are not effective in reducing emissions

What is the purpose of enhanced oil recovery in the context of CCS?

• To reduce the cost of carbon capture

• To increase the efficiency of fossil fuel plants

• To extract more oil from aging fields

• To store CO2 more effectively

What is the projected cost of capturing a tonne of CO2 using DAC by 2030, according to Climeworks?

• $400-$500

• $50-$100

• $100-$200

• $250-$350

What is the main argument for developing different carbon capture technologies?

• To eliminate the need for renewable energy

• To create more jobs in the fossil fuel industry

• To replace all fossil fuel usage

• To increase competition and drive down costs