CCSA Comments on Climate Change Committee report “Delivering a reliable decarbonised power system”

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The Climate Change Committee has today published a new report “Delivering a reliable decarbonised power system”.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive at the CCSA, said:

“Today’s report from the Climate Change Committee is clear – Carbon Capture, and Storage (CCS) will be critical to delivering a decarbonised GB electricity system by 2035, alongside 70% renewable generation.

CCS will provide flexible low-carbon generation, either through gas-fired power stations fitted with CCS or CCS-enabled hydrogen used in power generation. Furthermore, the CCC modelling clearly shows that the majority of hydrogen production between now and 2035 will be CCS-enabled. 

To achieve this we need to move much much faster – the Government’s CCUS cluster programme needs to confirm now that it will significantly ramp up the number of CCS-enabled flexible power and hydrogen projects to be commissioned this decade. We also need a clear strategy for developing and expanding at pace the critical CCS and hydrogen infrastructure that will be vital for not just the power sector, but also industrial decarbonisation.

We are delighted to see the recommendation from the CCC that Government should commit to a long-term cross-sectoral infrastructure strategy, and we look forward to working with our members to drive this forward”.

For media enquiries please contact Judith Shapiro at judith.shapiro@ccsassociation.org/ M: +44 (0)7719763133

23 September 2022, London

Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer published a new Growth Plan, which includes CCUS and hydrogen in the list of infrastructure projects that will be fast-tracked for construction.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive at the CCSA, said:

“We are delighted that the new Chancellor has today in his new Growth Plan reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to CCUS and hydrogen by including the HyNet and East Coast CCUS clusters in the list of infrastructure projects to be accelerated, alongside hydrogen pipelines and storage that are essential for the effective operation of those clusters. 

This is a strong signal to industry that the government intends to accelerate its CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme and we look forward to seeing the detailed timeline set out and progression of the necessary enabling legislation.”

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For media enquiries please contact Judith Shapiro/ judith.shapiro@ccsassociation.org or Joe Butler-Trewin/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassociation.org

22 September 2022, London

Today, the North Sea Transition Authority published data on the UK’s first-ever carbon storage licensing round. This was launched in June and attracted 26 bids.

The announcement can be found here.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive at the CCSA, said:

“The high number of bids for the UK’s first-ever carbon storage licensing round, announced by the NSTA, is a clear indication of the level of interest in the UK’s storage potential.  It also reinforces our message that the CCUS industry stands ready to invest in developing the UK’s carbon dioxide storage assets, based on the policy framework the government set out in the Energy Bill. 

Opening up CO₂ storage in the UK offshore space – both North Sea and East Irish Sea – is a vital step towards deploying CCUS clusters across the country and positioning the UK as the go-to place for clean inward investment, delivering new green jobs and significant economic benefits for our industrial heartlands.”

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For media enquiries please contact Judith Shapiro – judith.shapiro@ccsassociation.org or Joe Butler-Trewin –  joe.butler-trewin@ccsassociation.org

12th August 2022 – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), the trade body for the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry in the UK, has welcomed the announcement of shortlisted bidders in Phase 2 of the CCUS Cluster Sequencing Process. A crucial step in the delivery of the Government’s Net Zero Strategy. 

The Phase 2 competition is for carbon capture projects that wish to connect to the carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure that will be developed through the initial “Track 1” clusters (HyNet North West, East Coast Cluster and Scottish Cluster in reserve).  

Following the submission deadline in January 2022, 41 CCUS and Hydrogen projects from across the UK were considered eligible by BEIS. Of the 41 eligible projects, 20 projects have today been shortlisted for possible support from Government, once it has established that the projects represent a ‘value for money’ investment for the taxpayer. The Government support will be in the form of revenue contracts to cover the cost of operating with carbon capture and storage, as well as potential access to capital support from either the £1bn CCS Infrastructure Fund (CIF) or the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund. The next step for the shortlisted projects is expected to be bilateral negotiations with BEIS to finalise the contracts. 

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive at the CCSA, said:  

 “I am delighted to see the government providing certainty to business today by confirming the Phase 2 shortlist. These world-leading projects can now move forward and prepare for the next stage of the process, which we hope will advance swiftly. 

This announcement also sends a very strong signal that Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and Net Zero remains a priority for the UK Government, particularly since it comes during a change in leadership.  CCUS is critical in achieving Net Zero and positioning the UK as the world’s first at-scale hydrogen economy.  It will transform our industrial regions – driving jobs and growth through inward investment and export opportunities.  

That 41 eligible projects applied to Phase 2 demonstrates the scale of interest in CCUS in the UK.  We look forward to getting further clarity on the timetable for future phases and the selection of further clusters in the Autumn, as well as progress on the Energy Bill – all crucial if we are to meet the government’s ambition of four operational clusters by 2030, remain on track to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and secure our place as a global leader in CCUS technology.” 

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For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin –  joe.butler-trewin@ccsassociation.org

4 August 2022, London – CCUS 2022: Time to Deliver is a two-day in-person conference taking place on the 18th – 19th October, hosted by the Carbon Capture and Storage Association.

The theme of this year’s event is “Time to Deliver,” emphasizing the dramatic increase in activity in the CCUS sector that is strongly focused on project delivery.

CCUS is now firmly on the agenda as an integral technology to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. This conference will provide delegates with the latest developments in this rapidly evolving sector as well as an overview of the key actions and milestones that are needed in the UK, EU and internationally to realise the enormous benefits of this vital technology. The conference will be attended by over 400 leaders from across CCUS and end-user sectors, government and regulators, research, legal and financial consulting sectors.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive at the CCSA, said:

“Now in its fourth year, the CCUS 2022 conference is THE conference for CCUS – showcasing the best of this vital net zero industry, across the UK, EU and around the world.

 The time for CCUS is now and as we look ahead to COP27 in Egypt in November, the CCSA’s flagship conference provides a key opportunity to hear from countries and companies, setting out their CCUS plans and demonstrating their commitment to meeting climate goals.”

Confirmed sponsors for the conference include:

• Platinum: Drax, Equinor, GE, SSE Thermal
• Gold: BP, ExxonMobil, Humber Zero, Shell
• Silver: Bechtel, DNV
• Drinks Reception: Carbon Clean

Further information about the conference, discussion topics and registration can be found on the conference website here.

Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #CCUSTimetoDeliver

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Notes to Editors

CCUS, or Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, is a key low carbon solution – vital to meeting Net Zero emissions by 2050 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’s vision is to see widespread deployment of Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) to achieve net zero ambitions by 2050. The CCSA is the lead European trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS through advocacy and collaboration. 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 80 member companies who are active in exploring and developing different applications of carbon capture, from diverse point sources and directly from air, 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 Judith Shapiro on 07719763133 or email judith.shapiro@ccsassociation.org

For enquiries about the conference, please contact the event organisers via email at CCSA@legacy-events.com.

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

29 June 2022, London – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), the trade body for the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry, welcomes the Climate Change Committee’s 2022 Progress Report to Parliament, published today.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the CCSA said:

“Today’s report from the Climate Change Committee is clear – the UK is not on track to deliver net zero and we need to move much further and faster on CCUS specifically.

Our CCUS Delivery Plan is a call to action for Government, to urgently confirm the business models for both CCUS and hydrogen and to provide clarity to investors on the process for selecting the next wave of clusters that must be operational by 2030.

By establishing a successful CCUS industry with a homegrown UK supply chain, we can unlock other climate solutions such as greenhouse gas removals which will be vital for harder-to-abate sectors such as aviation. The UK has a tremendous unique opportunity to become a global leader in this crucial technology, but we need to push the pedal now.”

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

23 June 2022, London – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), the trade body for the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry, welcomes the UK Infrastructure Bank’s first Strategic Plan launched today.

The plan sets out the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) ambition to invest £22 billion to tackle climate change and regional growth; including scaling up green infrastructure and accelerating deployment of CCUS and hydrogen.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the CCSA said:

“Today’s announcement by the UK Infrastructure Bank is a massive vote of confidence for the CCUS industry, demonstrating that the UK is serious about long-term investment in this vital climate technology and the need for urgent and accelerated deployment.

The plan highlights the tremendous investment opportunity in delivering a clean energy sector for the UK, that also increases our self-reliance thereby helping to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

CCUS and hydrogen will both play a crucial role in delivering this outcome and, together with the upcoming Energy Security Bill, the UK will have set out a strong regulatory and incentive framework, which, providing there is clarity on the scale and timing of revenue support, will enable these technologies to play their vital role at the heart of the net zero energy transition”.

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