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Carbon Clean announces fully columnless carbon capture, with launch of CycloneCC C1 series

Posted on: October 29th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

CCSA co-signs industry joint statement for Low-Carbon Fuels Certification in the EU

Posted on: October 25th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

The CCSA has signed a joint statement on the Low-Carbon Fuels Certification Delegated Act. The co-signatories of this letter welcome the intention of the European Commission to define the necessary elements for the certification of low-carbon fuels (Art. 9 of the Hydrogen and Gas Directive) in order to support a clear regulatory framework, a prerequisite for their needed ramp-up. Indeed, globally, low-carbon hydrogen is likely to represent a significant source of hydrogen supply and demand especially in the transition toward net zero. Against this background, the co-signatories express concerns about several aspects of the Delegated Act, which would endanger the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen and a hindrance for the realisation of the EU hydrogen ambitions. It should also be noted that low-carbon fuels currently receive only limited recognition and incentives from the EU regulatory framework.

The co-signatories:

 

Read the joint statement here. 

 

Morgan Stanley partners with Climeworks to remove 40,000 tons of CO₂ from the air

Posted on: October 25th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

Completion of €23.7 million capital raise to accelerate the deployment of Cool Planet’s low cost carbon capture solution

Posted on: October 24th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

CCSA brings industry together at momentous time for Carbon Capture

Posted on: October 18th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

[Tuesday 15 October, London] – Following the UK Government’s International Investment Summit and publication of the Industrial Strategy Green Paper on Monday 14 October, the CCSA brings together over 800 industry and government representatives to discuss the global opportunities of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).

The two-day conference in London, featuring global industry representatives and official delegations from America, Canada, and China, comes at a pivotal time for the CCUS sector.

Giving the keynote speech on the opening day, Sarah Jones MP, Minister for Industry at both the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and the Department for Business and Trade, set out the Government’s clear commitment to deliver carbon capture projects across the length and breadth of the UK.

Addressing the conference, Minster Jones, said that through carbon capture, the UK is “rejuvenating our industrial heartlands.” She noted the importance of the first two Clusters in decarbonising manufacturing processes such as glass and cement with “CCUS a necessity, not an option.”

With the Government recognising the economic growth potential of carbon capture projects, the industry welcomed the Minister’s words on the purpose of the Industrial Strategy Green Paper in “getting British people designing and building things again.” She highlighted the UK’s “great storage potential” and our ability to “extend vast carbon [capture] highways to Europe,” in a clear signal to the longer-term export potential of developing the UK market.

As noted by the Minister, with the “deep skills and expertise from the North Sea oil and gas sector” the UK is naturally positioned to become a world leader in this key low-carbon technology to deliver net zero by 2050.

Speaking at the conference, Olivia Powis, CEO of the CCSA said:

“The global ambition to deliver carbon capture projects at scale and pace to meet our net zero targets is clear to see from the level of enthusiasm at this year’s CCSA conference.”

“The CCUS industry is on the cusp of deployment, and with supportive policy frameworks being developed across key markets, there is global momentum to see projects get off the ground, with further investments being considered into important anchor projects.

“Minster Jones gave a clear message that the UK Government understands the potential of CCUS in decarbonising industry and power, supporting jobs and delivering a just transition to net zero. With the UK ready to deliver CCUS, we can roll out this learning from the steps being taken across the first two clusters across the North East and North West of England and Wales. It is encouraging to see CCUS at the heart of the global net zero mission.”

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About the CCSA

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 industrial decarbonisation as well as the production of clean power, clean products (such as cement and chemicals) and clean hydrogen – which can also be used to decarbonise industry. 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 accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, with offices in the UK and Belgium. 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 120 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture and removals, CO2 transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, end-users in the power, industry, waste management, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please email press@ccsassociation.org

Government Commits to Establishing Carbon Capture and Storage Industry

Posted on: October 4th, 2024 by ccsaEditor

• The CCSA welcomes Government commitment to fund the UK’s first carbon capture and storage projects.
• Important step in efforts to decarbonise the UK’s industrial heartlands and create thousands of skilled jobs, as well as protecting existing jobs in energy intensive industries.
• Announcement highlights the Government’s commitment to net zero targets and decarbonisation, not de-industrialisation.

[London, 4 October] – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) welcomes the Government taking this significant step in providing funding commitment to establish the UK’s first carbon capture industry in the North East of England (the East Coast Cluster), and North West of England and North Wales (HyNet).

Carbon capture and storage technologies offer a vital route to decarbonise our industrial heartlands. With Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), we can futureproof key British industries such as cement, chemicals and other manufacturing sectors, which are critical to the UK’s clean industrial growth.

This decision demonstrates the Government’s understanding of the urgency needed to deliver net zero at pace. The deployment of the world’s first two large-scale CCUS clusters will be instrumental in achieving net zero and clean power ambitions, as well as driving sustainable economic growth across the UK’s industrial regions.

By taking this landmark step, the UK is on course to solidify its position as a world leader in CCUS and low carbon hydrogen production, as well as to meet the Climate Change Committee’s target of 20-30 million tonnes (Mt) of CO2 captured and stored by 2030, rising to 50-60 Mt by 2035.

The CCUS sector holds huge potential for economic prosperity across the UK by creating 70,000 new skilled jobs and protecting 77,000 jobs in critical industries. This is not counting the jobs and inward investment into the UK as companies re-locate here to take advantage of the CO2 transport and storage, and low carbon infrastructure that will be available in the UK’s CCUS Clusters. Industry will continue to work with government and others to achieve financial close so they can start construction as soon as possible.

CCUS and low-carbon hydrogen are essential components of any pathway to net zero power by 2030 and net zero by 2050, and today’s announcement is a significant boost to local economies, jobs and industrial decarbonisation efforts.

Olivia Powis, Chief Executive Officer at the CCSA said:

“The Government’s confirmed support for carbon capture and storage and low-carbon hydrogen demonstrates their commitment to the UK’s journey to net zero. Today’s announcement shows that decarbonisation does not mean de-industrialisation, and highlights the UK’s leadership in these important technologies.”

“The industry has made significant strides towards deploying carbon capture projects and by progressing the first two CCUS clusters in the North West and North East of England, it means that we can deliver thousands of new highly skilled jobs whilst reducing our CO2 emissions and retaining existing jobs in our industrial areas in critical industries like cement, chemicals and manufacturing across the UK.”

David Parkin, Chair of the HyNet Alliance said:

“HyNet was formed to meet the demands of industry wanting to decarbonise to deliver sustainable products and compete in the global low carbon economy. We need to decarbonise, not by de-industrialising, but by investing in the industries that we rely on for the every day products in our lives – from the glass bottles we use for our food and drink to the cement we use to build roads and buildings.”

“Government’s commitment to HyNet will also enable generation of resilient low carbon power, right here in the industrial North West and North Wales, supporting its Clean Power 2030 Mission.”

“This will create new roles and safeguard existing jobs, attracting investment and catalysing growth.”

Chris Daykin, General Manager, Northern Endurance Partnership, said:

“Today’s announcement is a significant milestone in the development of CCUS infrastructure in the UK and the journey to Net Zero emissions by 2050. The Northern Endurance Partnership, as the CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure provider to the East Coast Cluster, has a crucial role to play in the decarbonisation of Teesside and the Humber – helping create and support thousands of jobs and helping to establish the regions as globally-competitive low carbon hubs for industry and innovation.

“Construction will commence once all statutory processes are complete and financial close is achieved.”

Notes to Editors

Interview requests: To interview Olivia Powis, Chief Executive of the CCSA please contact press@ccsassociation.org

Press Pack: Infographics and an animation accompanies the press release for use. Download the press pack here.

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 industrial decarbonisation as well as the production of clean power, clean products (such as cement and chemicals) and clean hydrogen – which can also be used to decarbonise industry. 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 accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, with offices in the UK and Belgium. 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 120 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture and removals, CO2 transportation by pipeline and ship, utilisation, geological storage, and other permanent storage solutions, end-users in the power, industry, waste management, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please contact Sara Price on 07825235313 / press@ccsassociation.org

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