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Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)
Using Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) with Methane Hydrates for downstream afforestation and integrating carbon credit systems with agriculture involves a multi-faceted approach.
CCS, Afforestation, Carbon Credit
Image. agroforestry, afforestation
CO2 Gas Hydrate Formation
Utilize the CO2 produced during methane hydrate extraction to form CO2 hydrates, which can be stored in geological formations [1]. This process can be part of a larger CCS strategy, where CO2 is sequestered in a stable and environmentally safe manner.
Afforestation
Implement afforestation projects that can benefit from the CO2 captured through CCS. Trees absorb CO2 as they grow, making afforestation a natural form of carbon storage. The CO2 captured from methane hydrate extraction can be allocated to afforestation efforts, enhancing carbon sequestration and contributing to reforestation initiatives [4].
Carbon Credit Systems
Develop carbon credit systems that recognize and incentivize the capture and storage of CO2. These credits can be integrated with agricultural practices, allowing farmers to earn credits for sustainable practices, such as maintaining or increasing soil carbon content, implementing agroforestry, or participating in afforestation projects [2].
Methane-CO2 Replacement
Explore the potential for CH4-CO2 replacement in permafrost gas hydrate reservoirs, where methane is extracted and replaced with CO2, potentially enhancing the stability of the hydrate structure and contributing to carbon sequestration [1].
Policy Support
Advocate for policies that support CCS using methane hydrates, afforestation, and carbon credits in agriculture. This includes subsidies, tax incentives, or other financial mechanisms that make such projects economically viable.
Research and Development
Invest in R&D to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CCS technologies, particularly in the context of methane hydrates, and to better understand the synergies between CCS, afforestation, and agriculture.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engage with stakeholders, including local communities, environmental groups, and governments, to ensure that CCS projects using methane hydrates are designed and implemented in a way that benefits all parties and the environment.
By combining these strategies, CCS using methane hydrates can play a crucial role in decarbonizing the economy, supporting downstream afforestation efforts, and integrating with carbon credit systems to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
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Science Direct: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.131580