Is Carbon Capture Worth $200M? | Winnipeg News

A $200 million carbon capture project in Manitoba aims to remove 30,000 tonnes of CO2 annually by burying it deep underground—but it’ll need 15,000 megawatts of power and sell over 1.5 million carbon credits just to break even, a feat requiring more than 50 years of credits. Critics question the expense, arguing trees—free, solar-powered, and multi-functional—offer a far more efficient and natural solution. An engineer with decades in geothermal energy calls the underground injection a costly exercise with little real benefit, urging a shift toward proven, natural climate solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa59f3b8a44eab93