A process that captures CO₂ emissions from industrial sources and injects them underground for permanent storage. For subcontractors, CCS projects create demand for pipeline welding, compression equipment installation, and wellsite services. Familiarity with emissions-related scopes can open access to a growing segment of energy infrastructure work.
Industry Glossary Term
CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage)
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IndustryThe number of drilling rigs actively operating in a region. Published weekly by Baker Hughes, the rig count is a leading indicator of activity levels in the oil and gas industry.
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Louisiana Kills Eminent Domain Limits for CCS, Keeping Pipeline Work in Play
Louisiana lawmakers voted down a bill that would have restricted eminent domain powers for carbon capture and storage projects, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for CCS pipeline and injection well construction in the state.
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Vallourec will supply CRA pipes, VAM connections, and tubular management services for BP Berau's Tangguh CCS project in Indonesia, marking a milestone in offshore carbon capture development.
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