Simultaneously transporting CO2 and diluted bitumen ( DilBit ) in oil sands operations is an effective method of large - scale CO2 transportation , results in a more efficient detection of DilBit spills from pipelines , and reduces environmental impacts , according to research from the University of Calgary . It shows 80 - 200 tonnes of CO2 can be dissolved and transported per cubic metre of DilBit . They say the proposed approach will significantly reduce the cost of CO2 transportation in the carbon capture and storage ( CO₂ ) supply chain , and improve the public 's perception of CCS and oil sands operations .
Simultaneously transporting CO2 and diluted bitumen (DilBit) in oil sands operations is an effective method of large-scale CO2 transportation, results in a more efficient detection of DilBit spills from pipelines, and reduces environmental impacts, according to research from the University of Calgary. It shows 80-200 kg of CO2 can be dissolved and transported per cubic metre of DilBit. They say the proposed approach will significantly reduce the cost of CO2 transportation in the carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain, and improve the public's perception of CCS and oil sands operations.