Deep Saline Aquifers

Deep saline aquifers are underground layers of porous rock saturated with salty, mineral-rich water that is not suitable for drinking or agriculture. These aquifers are significant because they can store large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) captured from industrial processes, preventing it from entering the atmosphere. The process, called carbon capture and storage (CCS), involves injecting CO₂ into these deep formations where it remains trapped over long periods. This approach is a potential method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, utilizing natural underground formations to safely contain carbon dioxide away from the environment.