CO2 Capture & Storage
CCS: CO2 Capture and storage
- CCS one of numerous measures
- Technology development is needed
- Norwegian government gives priority to CCS; Mongstad
Why Carbon Capture and Storage?
- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Shall assist in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Developments suggest that CCS is becoming a reality
- Promoted by international bodies
- Extensive national RD&D programmes
- Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Norway, USA
- Investments by the industry
- EU’s Zero Emission Program
- Aims to support 10 - 12 full-scale plant