US Bioenergy Strategy Could Remove CO2 at Lower Costs
The study looked at using bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration (BECCS) to remove CO2 from the atmosphere in the US. They analyzed the costs and efficiencies of producing biomass, generating power, and capturing CO2. Results show that using different scenarios, up to 727 million metric tons of CO2 can be sequestered annually at costs ranging from 242 per metric ton. The potential for CO2 sequestration may decrease if there is high demand for resources in the future. The study suggests that there are various ways to reduce CO2 levels that can be tested for environmental impact.