IIT Bombay Launches Integrated Facility for Carbon Capture and Storage

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has launched a pilot facility for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), which integrates indigenous technology for CO2 capture and geological sequestration. This facility, located in the Deccan basalt formations, employs a patented aqueous CO2 capture method using non-potable water to mitigate carbon emissions.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the facility's role in addressing challenges associated with value addition in carbon capture. The calcium carbonate by-product can serve various industries, including steel and cement, as a sustainable alternative to lime. The project's impact on carbon management could influence future industrial practices and innovation in emissions reduction.