Carbon removal potential at US pulp, paper mills depend on accounting scope -study

Published 17:43 on January 20, 2026 / Last updated at 17:43 on January 20, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS)

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Retrofitting carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems at US pulp and paper mills could convert the facilities from net emitters into carbon sinks, though reported removal rates depend heavily on how emissions boundaries are defined, according to a study published this month.
Retrofitting carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems at US pulp and paper mills could convert the facilities from net emitters into carbon sinks, though reported removal rates depend heavily on how emissions boundaries are defined, according to a study published this month.


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