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Nature 447, 1044-1045 (28 June 2007) | doi:10.1038/4471044a; Published online 27 June 2007

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Contest puts brakes on carbon capture

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As a BP project to capture carbon dioxide from a power station bites the dust, supporters argue that a major opportunity for Britain has been lost. Andrea Chipman reports.

For energy giant BP, it seemed the perfect opportunity to show off its green credentials. Convert natural gas to hydrogen and carbon dioxide at a new plant at Peterhead on the north-east coast of Scotland.