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Focus area
Industry
The industrial sector contributes significantly to global warming due to its large-scale emissions of greenhouse gases, mostly comprising of CO2.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is an available technology for decarbonising process emissions, or for industry processes that cannot electrify or do not have access to decarbonised fuels.
By capturing, transporting, and storing CO2 permanently, CCS restricts large volumes of greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere.
To achieve net-zero targets, industries must significantly reduce their emissions. When other means of reducing emissions are not possible or accessible, capturing CO2 and storing it permanently in geological formations proves to be an effective emissions reduction pathway. CCS can be applied to various sectors and can result in significant volumes of CO2 being kept away from the atmosphere. Emissions from fossil feedstock and process emissions from the transformation of raw materials are the main focus.
CCS has a clear role to play in ensuring a just transition where the decarbonisation of industry does not lead to significant job losses. Its value chain comprises technically intensive stages, from on-site CO2 capture to transportation and storage in a safe geological formation, either onshore or offshore. Developing a robust CCS value chain requires policy and financing support through a robust regulatory framework. The unique challenges of CCS require strategic planning, coordination among EU member states, and deep involvement of the industry. Bespoke approaches are needed that provide transport flexibility and open access to storage to address large geographical discrepancies between regions and industries.
In summary, the adoption of CCS technology can play a significant role in reducing industrial emissions, but its implementation requires support from policymakers, the industry and society (including local communities). Developing a robust CCS value chain in the EU would provide a significant step towards achieving the climate goals at appropriate scales and timelines.
Sunday, 3 December 12:00 – 12:45: Bursting Barriers for Solution Stories 13:00 – 13:45: The Environmental Justice Stor...
Today the European Parliament voted in plenary on a variety of crucial climate files, including the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) and the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). These votes send strong signals on the need for coherent climate policy which supports and manages the deployment of Carbon Dioxide Removal and Carbon Capture and Storage in an environmentally robust way.
We’re excited to share that we will be present at COP28! The Bellona Foundation will be hosting the Storytelling for Action Pavilion in the Blue Zone alongside BAFTA albert, Futerra and Think-Film Impact Production.
Safeguarding the chapters on CCS in the NZIA are crucial, so says the 23 co-signatories to our letter sent to EU Member States and European Parliament. The NZIA is a golden opportunity to ensure appropriate development of much-needed CO2 storage capacity, enabling industrial decarbonisation and a Just Transition by the retention of important welfare-carrying jobs in the harder-to-abate sector, while at the same time ensuring the proportionate contribution of Oil and Gas companies.
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