Carbon Capture Pipeline in Covington County

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Reliant CCS proposes to construct a pipeline through Covington County, Alabama, connecting to North Alabama to transport carbon dioxide from coal-powered plants for underground storage. The project aims to capture carbon dioxide before it enters the atmosphere, compress it into a liquid form, and store it thousands of feet underground, secured by layers of rock. The company claims the project will bring jobs and economic benefits, planning to employ around 20 workers to monitor the pipeline site. The project is currently seeking federal approval and has sparked opposition from local residents concerned about environmental and safety risks, including groundwater contamination and impacts on local wildlife.