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A research initiative by Guilherme Daniel Avansi at Unicamp's CEPETRO, funded by PETRONAS Brazil, aims to enhance CO₂ storage capacity and reduce geological uncertainties. Beginning in May 2025, the project focuses on depleted oil reservoirs and saline aquifers typical in Brazil.

It employs Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology for permanent CO₂ confinement. The project faces challenges in building numerical models that incorporate physical, geochemical, and geomechanical phenomena.

It also aims to develop AI-based analytical models to expedite decision-making. The multidisciplinary team addresses climate commitments and has implications for various industries with high CO₂ emissions.