Sleipner Project

The Sleipner Project is an offshore initiative in Norway that captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO₂) deep underground to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Initiated in 1996, it involves extracting CO₂ from natural gas before it is burned and then injecting it into a porous rock formation beneath the North Sea. This process helps prevent CO₂ from entering the atmosphere, combating climate change. The project is one of the first large-scale efforts to implement carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, demonstrating a viable method for reducing emissions from industrial activities and fossil fuel use.