September 2023

CCSA Blog: Reflections from new CCSA staff members

Posted on: September 29th, 2023 by ccsaEditor

Over the past 7 months the CCSA team has expanded rapidly, and we have been delighted to welcome 6 new staff members across our London and Brussels offices. Here our new hires reflect on their time at the CCSA so far, and discuss what they have been working on and what they are most looking forward to in the future.

Olivia Trimborn, Public Affairs and Communications Officer

I joined the CCSA team in mid-February, and my current responsibilities encompass supporting the CCUS All Party Parliamentary Group and influencing legislation, coordinating with parliamentarians and stakeholders, and engaging with the press and social media.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to support the CCSA’s presence at the Party Conferences, which are taking place over the next couple of weeks. A significant milestone we eagerly anticipate is the Energy Bill reaching royal assent, a crucial piece of legislation that has been propelled by the collective determination of the CCSA, our members, and supporting parliamentarians, ensuring the significance of CCUS remains at the forefront.

As we witness the escalating momentum within the CCUS industry, I am humbled to contribute my efforts as part of the diligent and accomplished team here at the CCSA.

Kristina Antoniou, Membership Communications and Events Officer

I joined the CCSA at the end of February, supporting the London team’s communications, events and membership activities. I have particularly enjoyed supporting the CCSA’s busy programme of events, especially the new Member Discussion Forums, and our President’s Reception in July.

The CCUS sector has seen tremendous growth in the past few months, with major government announcements on the Cluster Sequencing Programme. I’m looking forward to seeing the industry further develop and truly start kicking into action, as well as supporting the extensive ongoing preparation for the CCSA’s annual conference taking place in just under three weeks.

Max Musing, Policy Officer

Since I joined the CCSA back in March, at a critical moment for the CCUS sector, my focus has been on helping to formulate our response to key CCUS policy developments, and building momentum for the development of a homegrown CCUS supply chain through the work of the Supply Chain Working Group and the publication of the CCSA Supply Chain Good Practice Guidance and the CCUS Workforce and Skills Position Paper.

I am particularly looking forward to building on this foundational work and galvanising the opportunities offered by CCUS supply chain development, and assisting our members to take advantage of the various domestic and international opportunities that are on offer.

Rebecca Bell, Research and Projects Manager

I joined the team at the end of May – although part of the London team, I live in Edinburgh, so I spend a lot of time being envious of the weather my colleagues are enjoying! Since I started, I’ve been working on the update to our Delivery Plan, which has just been published this week – and it feels like I’ve released my baby into the world! I’ve also been working on a map of the CO₂ capture projects in the UK, and a study looking at the potential size of the global market for low-carbon products made using CCS and/or hydrogen.

I’m looking forward to getting the capture map published and having people use the map and our updated Delivery Plan. I’m also looking forward to getting some spades in the ground and getting CCS projects and infrastructure built – and doing what I can to help the industry get to that stage.

Kristin Heidebroek, EU Public Affairs and Communications Officer

I have joined the CCSA team based in Brussels, supporting the work of the Zero Emissions Platform – the European initiative advising the EU and advocating for the accelerated deployment of CCS and CCU. As part of the Secretariat, my primary focus has been on ensuring that the voices of the CCS and CCU community resonate in European policymaking.

This is a turning point to achieve climate neutrality. By being part of the CCSA at this pivotal moment, with CCS gaining tremendous traction, I am looking forward to contributing actively to the collective efforts that steer European policies in the right direction.

Beth Hebditch, Policy Manager

This September I joined the CCSA’s UK Policy team, where my primary focus will be co-ordinating the CCSA’s Technical Working Group. During my first few weeks I have thoroughly enjoyed engaging with industry, committees, and policy makers on the technical aspects of CCUS research, planning and deployment.

I have joined the team at an action-packed time as the CCUS sector reacts to crucial announcements (such as the £20 billion funding allocation and Track 2 cluster sequencing). With our members I am excited to explore the practical realities of CCUS policy as projects gain momentum and the UK’s industrial and energy sectors make considerable steps towards decarbonisation.

The full CCSA team at our President’s Reception in July.

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CCUS Delivery Plan Update – 2023

Posted on: September 27th, 2023 by ccsaEditor

Carbon capture technology holds potential to unlock around £40 billion investment for UK economy by 2030

Accelerating deployment of carbon capture and storage in the UK could secure around £40 billion of inward investment by 2030, a new study of the technology’s potential reveals today.

The Carbon Capture and Storage Association’s (CCSA) new Delivery Plan has examined the pipeline of potential projects across the United Kingdom to identify the economic opportunities available and threats to successful deployment.

Since the plan was last updated in March 2022, the number of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects planned for the UK has grown from 55 projects to over 90 – with enough schemes now in the pipeline to capture around 94 million tonnes of CO₂ per year – up 29% from 73 million tonnes last year. To put that in context, that’s equivalent to more than a quarter of total UK emissions. The projects would protect thousands of jobs in existing industries which currently emit lots of CO₂, such as cement and steel and other manufacturing, and create many more in new green economy sectors, whilst making a huge contribution to meeting the UK’s 2050 net zero target.

Earlier this year, the CCSA welcomed the government’s commitment to £20 billion of revenue support for CCS deployment. Four industrial clusters have been selected across England and Scotland in a bid to kick start the industry.

But the CCSA study published today warns government support for CCS projects is behind schedule and there isn’t enough clarity on how the £20 billion will be allocated. As many as one in three projects are considering relocating overseas to countries backing the technology more vigorously.

Cross-party consensus is vital for delivery of major infrastructure, which is why, alongside the Delivery Plan, the CCSA is today also publishing a manifesto setting out pledges that MPs on all sides could adopt to speed up the deployment of carbon capture technology across the country. The CCSA will use an extensive programme of events through the party conference season to campaign on the pledges.

The CCSA today outlines five key asks of Government to unlock private capital investment:

1. Enable timely cluster delivery, including allocation of the £20 billion support
2. Publish a clear deployment plan for CCUS and commit to regular allocation rounds
3. Accelerate permitting and consenting
4. Deliver a healthy supply chain and skilled workforce
5. Build public support

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, said:
“This year has seen a lot of progress for CCUS technology and we welcome the strides forward taken by the government to date.

“But our Delivery Plan makes clear there is much more to do to secure the tens of billions of direct investment which widespread deployment of CCUS technology could bring to the UK. This is investment which will support tens of thousands of new jobs, and retain existing jobs, across the country.

“The UK has the opportunity to lead the next industrial revolution and be at the forefront of the global deployment of this essential technology, rather than import low carbon products made elsewhere. But there is a global race underway, so we have to speed up, secure these investments and create the clean industries of the future here in the UK.”

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Notes to Editors

Read the Delivery Plan Update CCUS Delivery Plan Update 2023 FINAL

Read the Delivery Plan Update Executive Summary CCUS Delivery Plan Update Exec Summary 2023 FINAL

Read the CCSA Manifesto 2023 CCSA Manifesto September 2023

CCUS, or Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, is a key low carbon solution – vital to meeting the UK’s statutory Net Zero target at least cost. CCUS enables the production of clean power, clean products (such as steel and cement) and clean hydrogen – which can then be used to decarbonise heating and transport. In addition, CCUS also enables greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere through Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS) or Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS).

The CCSA is the trade association promoting the commercial deployment of CCUS. We work with members, governments and other organisations to ensure CCUS is developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to meet net zero goals and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations.

The CCSA currently has over 100 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture, CO₂ transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, as well as members from management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please contact public.affairs@ccsassociation.org

To find out more about the Carbon Capture Storage Association (CCSA) please visit the CCSA website at http://www.ccsassociation.org

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Carbon Capture and Storage Association appoints its new EU Director and Secretary General to the Zero Emissions Platform

Posted on: September 4th, 2023 by ccsaEditor

Carbon Capture and Storage Association appoints its new EU Director and Secretary General to the Zero Emissions Platform

4 September 2023, London and Brussels

The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), the European trade body for the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Joop Hazenberg as its new EU Director. He is succeeding Per-Olof Granström, who established the CCSA’s Brussels office in 2019 and departed last week after a successful four years at its helm.

Joop is an experienced senior executive who specialises in European energy and climate policies. He has previously acted as EU correspondent for a range of international media, campaign manager for European NGOs on the phase-out of coal power plants, and Director External Affairs at the GSMA, representing the mobile telecommunications industry in Europe. He also worked for the European Heat Pump Association and represented SolarPower Europe and WindEurope on the topic of corporate renewable energy sourcing.

As EU Director, Joop will lead the CCSA’s work in Brussels, including overseeing the delivery of the Zero Emissions Platform work programme as its Secretary General. He will drive the CCSA’s EU strategy, expanding our programme of advocacy on European CCUS developments.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the CCSA said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Joop Hazenberg to the CCSA as our new EU Director. He brings with him a wealth of expertise and knowledge from the energy sector, and will be a strong asset to our expanding work on CCUS in the EU. I also want to take this opportunity to recognise and thank his predecessor, Per-Olof Granström, for establishing the CCSA within the EU and playing a key role in making the Zero Emissions Platform what it is today.”

Joop Hazenberg, incoming EU Director said:

“I am excited to start in this dual role as CCUS is the key technology to clean up the carbon emissions that we cannot avoid in the foreseeable future – notably in energy intensive industries, heavy transport and the production of hydrogen. Both CCSA and the Zero Emissions Platform are working hard towards massive deployment of large-scale CO₂ storage in the next decade.”

Eve Tamme, Chair of Zero Emissions Platform said:

“I am pleased to welcome Joop Hazenberg as the new ZEP Secretary General. Zero Emission Platform has a long history as the leading CCS and CCU platform in Europe, and Joop is well placed to offer strong leadership to increase ZEP’s impact over the coming years. It’s time to get the first projects up and running, pave the way for the deployment of the next wave of projects, and help design policies that will make wide CCS and CCU deployment in Europe a reality.”

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Notes to Editors

The CCSA is the lead European association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS. We work with members, governments and other organisations to ensure CCUS is developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to meet net zero goals and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations.

ZEP is the advisor to the EU on the deployment of CCS and CCU – a European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP) under the European Commission’s Strategic Energy Technologies Plan (SET-Plan). ZEP supports the European Union’s commitment to reach climate neutrality by 2050, defined as net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

For media enquiries please contact on +44 (0)20 4583 2295 or email info@ccsassociation.org.

To find out more about the Carbon Capture Storage Association (CCSA) please visit the CCSA website at https://www.ccsassociation.org/.

To find out more about the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) please visit the ZEP website at https://zeroemissionsplatform.eu/.

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