CCSA welcomes Conservative support for Carbon Capture & Storage

[London, 11 June 2024]— On Tuesday the Conservative Party launched their manifesto at Silverstone setting out continued commitment to Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).

This builds on a significant amount of work undertaken by the industry and the Government to progress CCUS technology and the Cluster Sequencing Programme.

It is vitally important to recognise that the UK has an opportunity to develop the world’s first large-scale integrated CCUS clusters, which will provide British industry with the means to decarbonise their operations.

The Conservative Party’s continued commitment to progressing CCUS has provided much needed reassurance to the industry who are working to deliver on the target to store 50 million tonnes of CO₂ a year by 2035.

However, with key financial decisions in Track-1 needed before the end of the summer and rapid progress on Track-2 projects, the UK needs to maintain momentum in this policy area if the country is to be a global leader in CCUS technology.

Olivia, UK Director of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association said:

“The CCSA has worked with industry to progress CCUS technology and deploy CCUS at scale through the Cluster Sequencing Programme and meet the UK’s target of capturing and storing 20-30Mt of CO₂ by 2030, rising to 50-60Mt by 2035.

We welcome the Conservative Party’s manifesto commitment to support and deploy carbon capture, implement import carbon pricing, and back workforce transition initiatives. The CCSA continues to advocate for the deployment of four clusters by 2030, with key financial decisions on Track-1 needed before the end of the summer and urgent progress on deploying Track-2 and Track-1 Expansion.

CCUS offers substantial environmental and economic benefits, in addition to preserving jobs and creating new opportunities across the UK’s industrial heartlands. Maintaining momentum in CCUS deployment is imperative to ensure that we decarbonise British industry and retain our position as a world leader in this important industry.”

Notes to Editors
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 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 100 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 such as power, industry, waste, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin on 07908 141 067/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassocaition.org.

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[London, 11 June 2024]— On Monday the Liberal Democrats pledged support for Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) in their 2024 General Election Manifesto.

As the leading trade association for accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS across the UK, the CCSA welcomed the Liberal Democrats ambition to support carbon capture and storage, and new low-carbon processes for cement and steel production.

CCUS offers British industry the ability to reduce emissions, as well as protect jobs and create new, high-skilled opportunities across industrial heartlands.

The industry is at a pivotal stage and it is important that the cluster sequencing programme be fully supported and rolled out at scale and speed. This will ensure that the UK does not lose the first mover advantage in establishing a world leading CCUS industry.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association said:

“The CCSA is pleased to see that the Liberal Democrats have set out in their 2024 General Election manifesto commitments to reduce emissions from industrial processes by supporting carbon capture and storage, and implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for high-emissions products.

To meet the UK’s target of 20-30 MT of CO₂ captured and stored by 2030, rising to 50-60Mt by 2035, we need to deploy CCUS at scale and the UK has a unique opportunity to lead the world in this technology.

Through the development and deployment of CCUS, we can preserve 77,000 jobs in industries like cement and glass, and create 70,000 new, high-quality jobs in industrial heartlands.

CCUS has a vital part to play in the UK’s net zero transition plans, helping to deliver a sustainable and prosperous future for British industry.”.

Notes to Editors
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 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 100 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 such as power, industry, waste, fuels, and hydrogen production sectors, plus supply chain, engineering, construction and management, legal and financial consulting sectors.

For media enquiries please contact Joe Butler-Trewin on 07908 141 067/ joe.butler-trewin@ccsassocaition.org.

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The CCSA welcomes the North Sea Transition Authority’s announcement yesterday, opening an Out-of-Round application process for a carbon storage licence in the English Channel. This move signifies a crucial step towards supporting the decarbonisation efforts not only in the south of England but also beyond.

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) plays an indispensable role in the UK’s journey towards achieving net zero. It not only facilitates decarbonisation but also holds significant economic benefits.

The CCSA stresses the importance of continued collaboration between Industry and Government to realise the full potential of CCUS in achieving net zero emissions and driving economic growth in the UK and beyond to help deliver the CCUS vision set out by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Read more on the announcement here.

For media enquiries please email: press@ccsassociation.org

Notes to Editors

About CCUS

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).

About the CCSA

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.
 
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.

To find out more about the CCSA please visit the CCSA website here.