TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS INTO THE ATMOSPHERE

Abstract

The article outlines the technical and economic aspects and relevance of reducing carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere in the Republic of Azerbaijan (AR). It is noted that transforming Azerbaijan into a clean environment is one of the priorities of the national program “Azerbaijan 2030”. The main sources of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere in the AR have also been studied. Several consequences of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere and possible (necessary) actions to reduce them are given. The basics of carbon dioxide retention in the geological structures of the earth and the main criteria for assessing geological objects for their disposal are analyzed. It is indicated that in order to reduce the long-term consequences of global warming, the technology of capturing, transporting and recycling and (or) burying carbon dioxide is considered as one of the key technologies. It is noted that in order to create an underground storage facility for injection of carbon dioxide gas, the geological structure in the subsurface must meet certain criteria. It was revealed that the most suitable objects for creating projects for the disposal of carbon dioxide gas in the subsurface are the depleted oil and gas fields of the Apsheron Peninsula.