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New carbon capture project aims to reduce emissions from Welsh power station

An initiative in Wales plans to capture carbon emissions from a major gas power station and bury them at sea.

Steffan Messenger reports for BBC News.

In short:

The project involves laying undersea pipes to transport CO2 from Pembroke power station to a liquified natural gas terminal.
Environmentalists express concerns, advocating for renewable energy investments over extending the life of gas plants.
The scheme promises job security and the development of a new industry focused on CO2 shipping and storage.

Key quote:

"We need to build something that allows it to still operate at times when it's needed without impacting the climate."

— Richard Little, director of the Pembroke Net Zero Centre

Why this matters:

This project represents a balance between maintaining energy supply and reducing carbon footprint. It's emblematic of the larger national effort to tackle climate change and transition to greener energy sources.

Read: Climate activists pan carbon capture plans.

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