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Climate Change Committee Recommends Increased Ambition on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage

Posted on: June 24th, 2021 by ccsaEditor

EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 THURSDAY 24th JUNE 2021, LONDON – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), the trade body for the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry in the UK, welcomes the Climate Change Committee’s Progress Report to Parliament 2021.

The report highlights CCUS, Greenhouse Gas Removals and Hydrogen as critical initiatives to achieve global Net Zero emissions and recommends progress on CCUS in a number of sectors including; CCUS transport and storage, gas power stations and industry.

Luke Warren, Chief Executive of the CCSA, commented:

“The message from the Climate Change Committee is clear – we need to be moving further and faster on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). Whilst the UK has come a long way on CCUS, in particular introducing an ambition of capturing 10 million tonnes per year by 2030 in last year’s ten point plan, this does not go far enough. Indeed today’s report concludes that this ambition is 12 Mt/CO2 behind the necessary pathway to meet net zero.

It is clear that CCUS will be a vital part of the decarbonisation pathway for many key sectors and, as the Committee has emphasised, this decade will be critical for scaling up CCUS across industry, hydrogen, power, greenhouse gas removals and energy from waste.

We now urgently need to move forward with the framework that will deliver the first CCUS clusters by 2030. The CCSA will shortly publish a report setting out the economic benefits of investing in a CCUS industry. We have modelled both the ten point plan scenario as well as the deployment levels recommended in the Sixth Carbon Budget.

We look forward to sharing our findings and showcasing the tremendous UK opportunity from delivering a net zero compliant CCUS programme.”

 

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Notes to Editors

For media enquiries please contact Judith Shapiro on 07719763133 or email judith.shapiro@ccsassociation.org

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

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 unlocks a key method of greenhouse gas removal, through sustainable bioenergy and CCS (BECCS) and Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS).

The UK is fortunate to have advanced CCUS project proposals in all of the major industrial regions; including Humber, Teesside, Merseyside, Scotland and South Wales. These projects demonstrate the breadth of applications and industries for which CCUS provides a vital net zero solution.

If you would like more information on CCUS please get in touch using the above details.

Success for CCUS Projects in Government Funding Announcement

Posted on: May 24th, 2021 by ccsaEditor

24 May 2021, London – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), the trade body for the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry in the UK, welcomes today’s announcement of the first tranche winners of the BEIS Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 1: Summer 2020 competition.

Of the 14 projects that have today received funding, three of these related to CCUS; “Phillips 66 Ltd: Refuelling the Humber refinery” (linked to the Humber CCUS cluster), “Tate & Lyle Sugars Ltd: Application of advanced cryogenic carbon capture to smaller scale and dispersed industrial site” and “Essar Oil (UK) Ltd: Stanlow refinery net zero ready furnace replacement” (linked to the HyNet CCUS project).

Today’s announcement forms part of a wider package of announcements regarding funding competitions which support CCUS and related industry including; the launch of the UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC), selection of 24 projects under Phase 1 of the Direct air capture and greenhouse gas removal programme, opening of the £60m Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Competition and launch of the £20 million CCUS Innovation 2.0 Competition: expression of interest.

Olivia Powis, Head of the UK Office CCSA, said:

“Today’s announcements are further proof that the Government is committed to delivering on its CCUS ambitions and is moving forward with projects at pace.

We are delighted to see a number of CCUS clusters represented in today’s announcements, as well as progress in a variety of CCUS applications such as hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation and greenhouse gas removal.

This year is already shaping up to be critical for CCUS deployment – with a number of key decisions expected that will ensure we can deliver at least four CCUS clusters by 2030. The CCUS industry is working closely with Government to realise this ambition which will make a significant contribution to the UK’s net zero transition.”

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Notes to Editors

For media enquiries please contact Judith Shapiro on 07719763133 or email judith.shapiro@ccsassociation.org

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

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 unlocks a key method of greenhouse gas removal, through sustainable bioenergy and CCS (BECCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC).

The UK is fortunate to have advanced CCUS project proposals in all of the major industrial regions; including Humber, Teesside, Merseyside, Scotland and South Wales. These projects demonstrate the breadth of applications and industries for which CCUS provides a vital net zero solution.

If you would like more information on CCUS please get in touch using the above details.

 

CCSA Vacancy: Chief Executive

Posted on: April 22nd, 2021 by ccsaEditor

JOB TITLE: Chief Executive, Carbon Capture & Storage Association

 

THE CCSA

The CCSA is the trade association promoting the deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) as an essential solution to deliver net zero emissions.

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.

CCSA members are drawn from a wide range of sectors such as industry, equipment manufacturing, power, oil and gas, academia and regional bodies – as well as the associated supply chain and service sector.

The CCSA has offices in London and Brussels.

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To act on behalf of the CCSA Board and its members, leading the work of the association to support the deployment of CCUS. The role will be responsible for producing policy positions and implementing a strategy to engage with key stakeholders including, press, parliamentary and Government officials to promote the deployment of CCUS to address climate challenges and sustainable development needs.

The role is responsible for developing the association’s profile, building strong relations with national and international bodies that influence CCUS and the development of a work programme that supports the association’s members. This is an exciting time for the growth of CCS, and the CEO will also be expected to grow the membership and improve the finances of the CCSA, enabling the association to broaden its engagement with various stakeholders and make greater impact.

The role will be responsible for managing the CCSA’s two offices in London and Brussels.

The CEO’s direct reporting is to the Chair of the CCSA board.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Formulating and implementing a strategy for the CCSA that promotes an effective investment framework for CCUS deployment and implementation.

Promoting and representing the interests of the CCSA, and relevant associated bodies, to national and international government bodies, parliament, industry, and other organisations.

Maintain a continual and ongoing external communications programme whereby the CCSA’s interests are kept to the fore and be the CCSA spokesperson when required.

Co-ordinating and promoting a research, communications and public affairs strategy to support the implementation and further development of CCUS.

Establishing and promoting European and other international links relevant to the development of CCS and associated measures. This includes the delivery of activities which provide support to EU CCUS stakeholders.

Be responsible for developing annual budgets for approval by the CCSA and maintaining the expenditure within the adopted budget. Be responsible for securing growth in the association’s income, including from membership fees, grants and conferences.

Enable the proper and effective functioning of the CCSA Board and other committees established by the Association.

Recruiting, managing and developing talent across the association’s two offices in London and Brussels and manage development and succession planning.

 

Essential Education

Essential experience and job requirements

Desirable criteria and qualifications

To apply, or find out more information, please contact James Twiston-Davies at our external suppliers, FTDP Advisors, by email to jd@ftdp.co.uk.

CCSA Vacancy: CCSA Policy Officer

Posted on: April 20th, 2021 by ccsaEditor

Closing Date: 12 May 2021

Job Title: Policy Officer

Working For: The Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA)

Location: Westminster, London

Salary: Competitive

Length of Contract: Permanent

 

Who are we?

The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) is the trade association representing organisations developing Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) projects to reduce CO2 emissions and support the transition to a zero-carbon economy. 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 also coordinates the Zero Emissions Technology and Innovation Platform (ZEP) under the European Commission Horizon 2020 programme, and leads the consortium that supports the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) group with responsibility for CCS and CCU.

 

The role

The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated Policy Officer to support the policy, communications, and engagement activities of the Association at this very exciting time in the development of the carbon capture and storage industry.

The Policy Officer will play a critical role in meeting the needs of the CCSA members by developing CCSA reports, briefing notes, consultation responses and coordinating and managing the active and influential CCSA Technical Working Group. The individual should be comfortable building a network of CCUS professionals and representing the interests of the association at networking events.

The Policy Officer will also support the CCSA’s communication and engagement activities by developing promotional materials and newsletters, developing content for the CCSA event programme including webinars and the CCSA annual conference and assisting in the delivery of the stakeholder engagement programme.

The Policy Officer will be comfortable working to tight deadlines and able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have prior experience of policy or technical activities within the energy or environmental sectors and a keen interest in addressing climate change.

 

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

To apply, please send a CV and short covering letter to Charlie Garner at charlie.garner@ccsassociation.org  by 5pm Wednesday 12 May 2021.  Interviews are planned to take place in mid-late May 2021 with appointment shortly thereafter.

CCSA signs joint letter calling for linkage between UK & EU Emissions Trading Systems

Posted on: April 15th, 2021 by ccsaEditor

The CCSA has signed a joint letter alongside more than 40 other industry bodies, calling for linkage between the UK and EU Emissions Trading Systems.

The letter, sent to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, sets out the urgency and importance of linking the two emissions trading systems ahead of COP26 – due to be hosted in Glasgow in November 2021.

The letter states that “A linkage between the UK and EU ETS would align decarbonisation pathways, create a stable environment for investment into low-carbon alternatives, and show continued UK leadership in tackling climate change.”

Carbon Capture and Storage Association Begins Search for New CEO

Posted on: April 14th, 2021 by ccsaEditor

14 April 2021, London – After more than seven years as Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, Luke Warren has announced that he will be leaving the Association to take up a new position in the sector.

Luke joined the CCSA in 2009 and took on the role of Chief Executive in 2013. His time at the Association has seen the industry go from strength to strength, with Luke championing the development of an ambitious programme to deploy Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).

CCUS is now recognised as an essential part of the UK’s strategy to deliver net zero and the Government is committed to delivering at least four CCUS clusters by 2030. Both the Government’s recently published 10 Point Plan for a green industrial revolution and the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, highlight the important role that CCUS will play in meeting climate goals across the economy. To ensure CCUS can fulfil this role, the Government’s 10 Point Plan set out a target of capturing up to 10 MtCO2 per year by 2030 – the first time the UK has ever formally committed to a CCUS volume target, and a foundation from which the sector can progress.

Commenting on the news, Luke Warren said:

“This is an incredibly exciting time for the CCUS industry. I have enjoyed my time at the CCSA immensely and I am incredibly proud of the work that has been achieved by the Association and its members to position CCUS at the heart of the UK’s net zero transition. I am grateful for the tremendous support from the staff and wider membership and I will miss working with the CCSA family. My successor will have the support of a fantastic team and a dedicated Board and I look forward to seeing the CCUS industry continue to grow.”

Jonathan Briggs, Chair of the CCSA Board said:

“Luke moves on from the CCSA with the Association now at the heart of making CCUS deployment at scale, and the UK government’s 2050 Net Zero ambition, a reality. Membership now stands at over 50 companies with unprecedented growth at the moment – representing the cross section of UK and international companies working together to support meaningful decarbonisation and deployment of CCUS. I’d like to thank Luke for his leadership and contribution to the Association in making this happen, and look forward to working with a new CEO to represent our industry and respective companies, with government and other stakeholders as we work to deliver CCUS at meaningful scale.”

The CCSA Board is leading the recruitment process for a new CEO – more information can be found here.

Big Win for CCUS in UK’s Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy

Posted on: March 17th, 2021 by ccsaEditor

17 March 2021, London – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), the trade body for the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry in the UK, welcomes today’s announcement of the Government’s Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy.

As part of this announcement, the Government has today allocated £171 million from the Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge Fund to a number of CCUS clusters in the North West, Scotland, Teesside, Humber and South Wales.

Luke Warren, Chief Executive of the CCSA, said:

“Today’s announcement is another significant step forward to realising the Government’s new CCUS ambition of delivering at least four low carbon clusters by 2030. The Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy sets out the clear role for CCUS as providing the foundations for delivering net zero in the UK.

We are particularly delighted to see that funding has been allocated to CCUS clusters in all the five key industrial regions of the UK. This will be critical to meeting the UK’s target of capturing 10 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2030 and is essential to enabling our transition to net zero.

Alongside the funding announced today, clarity is needed on the long-term CCUS investment framework to 2030. This will provide important visibility on the available funding, which is critical to ensuring industry confidence and deploying this sector at scale.

Ahead of COP26, the UK has today sent another strong signal to the world that it is committed to tackling climate change and becoming a world leader in this crucial technology”.

 

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Notes to Editors

For media enquiries please contact Judith Shapiro on 07719763133 or email judith.shapiro@ccsassociation.org.

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

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 unlocks a key method of greenhouse gas removal, through sustainable bioenergy and CCS (BECCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC).

The UK is fortunate to have advanced CCUS project proposals in all of the major industrial regions; including Humber, Teesside, Merseyside, Scotland and South Wales. These projects demonstrate the breadth of applications and industries for which CCUS provides a vital net zero solution.

If you would like more information on CCUS please get in touch using the above details.

CCSA welcomes a number of new members

Posted on: February 18th, 2021 by ccsaEditor

The CCSA is delighted to welcome a number of new members in the past few weeks.

Companies that have joined the CCSA include Chrysaor, Worley, Carbon Engineering, Solar 21 and Phillips 66 UK.

These companies showcase some of the wide-ranging organisations developing CCUS activities; including Direct Air Capture, Energy from Waste, offshore exploration, engineering and project development.

Luke Warren, Chief Executive of the CCSA said:

“The Association is experiencing unprecedented growth in membership at the moment – a reflection of the positive momentum and commitment from the UK Government to develop a successful CCUS industry in the UK. We are excited to work with these companies to demonstrate how Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage can be applied to a number of different sectors, thereby helping to achieve the UK’s transition to net zero”.

CCSA welcomes new staff member Olivia Powis, Head of UK Office

Posted on: February 1st, 2021 by ccsaEditor

CCSA is delighted to announce its newest member of staff, Olivia Powis.

Olivia joins the CCSA from the National Infrastructure Commission, where she worked as Senior Policy Advisor for just under two years.

Prior to that, Olivia was a Senior Manager at Ofgem, where she worked on infrastructure, regulation and energy policy.

She will hold the position of Head of UK Office at the CCSA.

Luke Warren, Chief Executive of the CCSA, said “Olivia’s knowledge and expertise will be a tremendous asset to the CCSA team and we look forward to working with her, at what is undoubtedly an exciting time for CCUS”.

Olivia Powis, Head of UK Office, said “I am thrilled to be joining the CCSA team at such an important and exciting time for the sector. My background in energy and regulation will help ensure the CCSA leads and represents the industry to support the net zero transition.”

 

CCSA welcomes Viridor as new member

Posted on: January 26th, 2021 by ccsaEditor

The CCSA is delighted to welcome Viridor as its newest member.

Viridor is one of the UK’s leading waste management companies, transforming waste into essential quality materials, resources and energy for customers across the UK and globally. They own and operate a number of Energy from Waste facilities and as part of the commitment to contribute to meeting the UK’s net zero target, Viridor is exploring options for carbon capture.

Luke Warren, Chief Executive of the CCSA said “We are delighted to welcome Viridor into the CCSA family. As the first member from the energy from waste sector, Viridor’s input will be invaluable as CCSA continues to work to ensure that Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage can help to support the decarbonisation of all sectors of the economy. We are really excited about the opportunities for applying CCUS to energy from waste facilities.”

View the Viridor press release.