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Global underground CO₂ storage hit record 43.6 million metric tons in 2024 alone

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A 2026 report confirms that 43.6 million metric tons of CO2 were sequestered underground in 2024, marking the highest annual total. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year, while the cumulative total since 1994 reached 421.7 million metric tons, demonstrating sustained global progress in geological storage.

Key points

• In 2024 alone, 43.6 million metric tons of CO2 were sequestered underground, representing a 10.3% increase from the prior year.
• Since 1994, the cumulative total of CO2 stored underground has reached 421.7 million metric tons.

Context

This data reflects the most comprehensive record of geological carbon dioxide storage, showing consistent annual growth and significant long-term accumulation since the program's inception.

Limitations

The report covers only 2024 data and cumulative totals since 1994; it does not include regional breakdowns, specific storage site names, or details on injection rates per year.

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