CCS
Podcast episodes about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
These are some of our podcast episodes about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
#69 Scaling CCS - Non-technical challenges and solutions for Carbon Capture in Norway and beyond (with Markus Steen - SINTEF)
In this episode, we'll explore the non-technical challenges and solutions for scaling CCS in Norway and beyond with Sr. Research Scientist Markus Steen from SINTEF. We'll discuss the importance of CCS in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the role of the state in supporting this technology, and the various economic and organizational hurdles that need to be overcome.
Steen, who coordinates the CaptureX project funded by the Norwegian Research Council's CLIMIT program, provides a detailed look into the complexities of integrating CCS into existing industries and the importance of local contexts in determining the success of CCS initiatives.
#51 CCS in Norway - a failed moon landing, or a marathon run? (with Emil Yde Aasen, Aker Carbon Capture)
Emil Yde Aasen, a Market Strategy & Insight Manager at Aker Carbon Capture, shares his insights on the challenges and developments in the CCS market. Together, we discuss the importance of CCS in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and enabling decarbonization in hard-to-abate industries.
Emil also highlights the two operational CCS projects in Norway and the ongoing efforts to capture and store CO2 emissions from industrial processes. The episode provides an overview of CCS, its significance in combating climate change, and the emerging field of carbon capture and utilization. We shed light on the progress made in CCS technology and the need for further commercial projects to scale up its implementation. Join the conversation to learn more about the current state and future prospects of CCS in Norway and beyond.
#47 BECCS - Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (with Fabian Levihn, Stockholm Exergi)
In this episode of the NTNU Energy Transition Podcast, we discuss "BECCS", or Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage. We explore the use of biomass for heating and capturing CO2 to be stored underground, and how it fits into pathways for reaching net zero emissions. I am joined by Fabian Levihn, the head of R&D at Stockholm Exergi and a member of the carbon removals expert group for the European Commission. Levihn explains how BECCS technology works and its potential as a negative emissions solution. We also discuss policy frameworks and market models needed to make BECCS and other negative emissions technologies economically feasible.
CCS in Europe - Still dead or rising like Phoenix?
Most pathways to climate neutrality include the use of carbon management technologies, like carbon capture and storage (CCS). In many ways, the technology is mature, but still needs massive upscaling to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. Has CCS been overlooked? What is the current situation in Europe? What policies are needed to move this forward?
In this week's episode, we grill Eadbhard Pernot about CCS and pepper him with popular Internet arguments. Eadbhard is a Policy Manager with the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) in Brussels - a global NGO working to rapidly reduce emissions while advancing climate solutions. In his role, he supports the carbon capture team in developing and implementing carbon capture policy advocacy in the European Union.
Facts about carbon capture and storage
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a technology that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from large point sources such as power plants and industrial facilities, and stores them in underground geological formations. The goal of CCS is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Some key facts about CCS include:
-
CCS is a proven technology: CCS has been demonstrated at a number of pilot projects and commercial facilities around the world.
-
CCS can be used with a variety of energy sources: CCS can be used with fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, as well as with renewable energy sources such as bioenergy and hydrogen.
-
CCS has the potential to significantly reduce GHG emissions: CCS has the potential to reduce GHG emissions from power plants and industrial facilities by up to 90%.
-
CCS requires a secure, long-term storage solution: To be effective, CCS must ensure that the captured CO2 is stored in a secure, long-term storage solution. This typically involves injecting the CO2 into deep underground geological formations such as saline aquifers or depleted oil and gas reservoirs.
-
CCS is currently more expensive than other GHG reduction options: CCS is currently more expensive than other GHG reduction options such as renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. However, the costs of CCS are expected to decrease as the technology matures and becomes more widely deployed.