Ideal Carbon Capture Network (IMAGE) Princeton University Caption The authors found that the most viable pipeline network (above) would only be possible if tax credits passed by Congress in 2018 to encourage investment in carbon capture-and-storage technology are coupled with low-interest government financing of the pipeline infrastructure. After being transported to Texas, the captured carbon would be pumped into near-depleted oil fields where the carbon dioxide helps recover residual oil while ultimately being trapped underground. The proposed pipelines would help meet the increasing demand for oil while potentially limiting the drilling of new domestic oil wells in environmentally sensitive areas. Credit Image by Ryan Edwards, Princeton University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.