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India eyes tech to permanently store CO2 in basalt rock formations in Gujarat, Maharashtra

  • India is exploring technology to permanently store CO2 in basalt rock formations in Gujarat and Maharashtra, with the potential for industrial applications globally.
  • The initiative aims to address the decarbonization of grey hydrogen, converting it into blue hydrogen via CCS, which is more cost-effective than green hydrogen production.
  • CCUS is seen as crucial for India's decarbonization strategy, with Dastur Energy collaborating with NITI Aayog to develop India's first CCUS policy framework.
  • CarbFix, an Iceland-based carbon capture firm, offers technology to store CO2 in rock formations efficiently, as demonstrated at the Hellisheidi geothermal power plant, accelerating natural processes to mineralize CO2.

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