Atlas of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage reveals Brazil's strategic potential in the climate agenda.
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The Institute of Petroleum and Natural Resources of PUCRS (IPR–PUCRS) has launched the Atlas of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage: Exploring Brazil's Potential*, a publication that repositions the country in the global debate on decarbonization technologies. More than an update of the 2016 edition, the new atlas significantly expands the available database, offering an integrated and in-depth view of Brazil's possibilities for adopting CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) solutions, fundamental to addressing the climate crisis and fulfilling emission reduction commitments.
Integrated data, geospatial vision and technical basis for the low-carbon transition
One of the main differentiators of the publication is the integration of its extensive dataset with the CCUS Brazil GIS Platform, which allows for geospatial, digital and interactive visualization of the information. Organized into three main sections—introduction, national context, and regional context—the atlas presents everything from the technical fundamentals of CCUS and negative emissions technologies, such as BECCS and DACCS, to detailed analyses of stationary CO₂ sources, existing infrastructure, and the geological potential for storage in strategic sedimentary basins.
The study also delves into the examination of eight basins with the greatest potential for CCUS projects, considering geological aspects and the regional distribution of emissions. The result of a collaborative effort between researchers and specialists, the atlas consolidates itself as a robust technical basis for public policies, investments, and new research, reinforcing Brazil's role as a protagonist in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
