Region: UK

[London, 18 July 2024] – The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest report on progress in reducing emissions has highlighted that only a third of emissions reductions are currently covered by credible plans, putting the 2030 target at risk.

 

The CCSA, the lead trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) across the UK and Europe, has been working to ensure that emissions are reduced through utilising carbon capture and hydrogen to decarbonise British industry.

 

The CCC’s report outlines that rapid progress is needed in areas beyond electricity. It sets out ten priority recommendations, including reversing recent policy rollbacks, finalising business models for large-scale deployment of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) for power, and publishing a strategy to support skills development. These recommendations are important for the long-term success of the CCUS industry.

 

The report also highlights that rapid initial deployment and scale-up of CCUS technologies are critical, and delays in finalising business models for industrial carbon capture pose significant risks to achieving targets. The CCC emphasises the necessity of accelerated action in deploying CCUS to meet the ambitious goals outlined in the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan, which includes at least 5 MtCO2 of engineered removals by 2030.

 

The CCSA aligns with the CCC’s call for urgent action and emphasises the role of CCUS in achieving net zero goals. CCUS is a key low carbon solution. It is vital to enabling the production of clean power, low carbon products (including cement and chemicals), and low carbon hydrogen to decarbonise heating and transport, as well as greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere through Direct Air Capture with Storage (DACS) or BECCS.

 

The CCSA remains committed to working with the Government and other stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of CCUS, ensuring the UK can meet its climate targets and secure a sustainable future.

 

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

 

“The Climate Change Committee’s report is a stark reminder of the urgent action needed to stay on track for the UK’s 2030 emissions reduction target. In order to meet targets and ensure the UK’s leadership in the development of green technology, we must leverage all available solutions, including the essential role of CCUS.

 

“If we are to remain on track to reduce emissions in 2030 by 68% compared to 1990 levels, the Cluster Sequencing Programme must be progressed at pace and the Government must take Final Investment Decisions for Track-1 Clusters in September and urgently set out the next steps for Track-1 expansion and Track-2 clusters.”

 

 

“As the Committee has identified, the delays to the publication of business model updates for Power BECCS and GGRs now pose a significant risk. This, coupled with delays to the finalisation of business models for industrial Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) jeopardises the ability for CCUS to be deployed and scaled up at the pace required in the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan.”

 

“We stand at a critical juncture where the rollout of CCUS is crucial to meet Carbon Budget 6 and the Government’s mission of achieving clean power by 2030.”

 

 

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/ jo***************@************on.org

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17 July 2024, London – The Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) welcomes important legislation in the King’s Speech that enables progress on deploying carbon capture and storage projects across the UK; helping to support a low carbon economy and fostering economic growth.

The introduction of Bills to establish GB Energy, set up the National Wealth Fund (which has already committed £1bn to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture projects), future-proof The Crown Estate, and enact reforms to planning and skills, are all important to the development of the UK Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industry.

The development of GB Energy, one of the Labour Party’s flagship election promises, is key in supporting the development of low-carbon energy technologies, including CCUS and low carbon hydrogen.

Reforms to The Crown Estate and planning system, the creation of a new skills body – ‘Skills England’ – and the announcement of funding support for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry, will ensure we have the right planning framework in place for a successful CCUS industry. This will provide investors with confidence that the UK is a safe place to invest and do business.

Since being elected, important policy decisions from the new Government have bolstered investor confidence in the UK’s low-carbon energy infrastructure. With the legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary session clearly focused on energy security and growth, the Government has an exciting opportunity to decarbonise British industry through delivering low-carbon infrastructure projects, including CCUS and hydrogen production.

The CCUS industry is on the cusp of deploying these projects at scale across industrial heartlands, and accelerating the Programme could secure almost £30bn in private sector investment by 2030, deliver 70,000 new jobs and protect 77,000 more in existing carbon-intensive industries.

Key legislation:

Great British Energy Bill – to establish the framework for Labour’s energy and climate policies, and the creation of GB Energy.
National Wealth Fund Bill – to create a National Wealth Fund, unlocking £7.3bn to deliver growth and drive a greener economy, as well as mobilise additional private sector investment.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Bill – to establish a revenue support mechanism for SAF producers who are looking to invest in the UK.
The Crown Estate Bill – to modernise The Crown Estate by removing outdated restrictions and widening its investment and borrowing powers.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill – to make improvements at a local planning level and support the development of critical infrastructure.
Skills England Bill – to create ‘Skills England’, a new body to lead an assessment of England’s skills landscape and ensure skills can meet demand to deliver net zero and drive growth.
Budget Responsibility Bill – to ensure all significant tax and spending announcements are subject to independent assessment by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
English Devolution Bill – to enhance the powers of local leaders and devolved administrations over strategic planning and growth strategies.

The CCSA is urging the Government to maintain momentum on the CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme to ensure the UK remains a global leader in this vital technology.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the CCSA said:

“The King’s Speech is a key indicator of the Government’s priorities, and we are pleased to see low carbon energy and the net zero economy at the heart of its legislative agenda.

“This is an ambitious program of legislation, and we look forward to working with the Government and MPs from across Parliament to ensure that these important bills are brought into law and support the UK’s journey to a clean, fit-for-the-future energy system that creates jobs and grows our economy.”

“With the Prime Minister stating that he wants to take the brakes off Britain, we need to see this ambition applied to CCUS projects, where there is up to £30bn of private investment waiting to be deployed across the UK’s industrial regions. The Government has a window of opportunity to secure Final Investment Decisions on Track-1 CCUS clusters in the North-West and North-East of England by September – infrastructure that will deliver industrial decarbonisation, clean hydrogen and flexible low carbon power.  We have a very exciting opportunity here in the UK to deliver the world’s first large scale integrated CCUS clusters. With investors watching closely, it is vital that these projects are given the go-ahead immediately”

“The industry also needs clarity on project selection for the expansion of the first two clusters and the development of Track-2 clusters in Scotland and South Humber. This will enable employers that need CCUS operational by 2030 to continue with their planned investments, securing jobs and economic growth where it is most needed.”

 

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/ jo***************@************on.org

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[London, 10 July 2024] – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has welcomed the appointment of Chris Stark to head the Government’s new ‘Mission Control’ team, tasked with delivering clean power by 2030 by “breaking down barriers and accelerating progress on energy projects”.

The Mission Control for Clean Power will focus on four key strands of activity:
• Setting and tracking the overall approach to delivering 2030 across the energy system
• Real-time monitoring of progress on UK infrastructure projects critical to 2030
• Acting as an innovation centre by encouraging discussion among experts
• Serving as a convener for the Mission Control approach across government and with industry

The body will be led by Chris Stark, the former Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee (CCC). Stark will bring together a team of industry experts and government officials as part of ‘Mission Control’ to troubleshoot, negotiate and clear the way for energy projects with “laser focus.”

Mission Control is set to will work with energy companies, the regulator (Ofgem), National Grid and the Energy System Operator to identify and remove obstacles in the delivery of the clean energy mission.

To make the UK a clean energy superpower, carbon capture and storage has a key role to play. The rollout of power carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is important for the development of the future energy system. It provides low carbon power generation, enabling more renewables on the system, enhancing energy security.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the CCSA, said:

“This decision demonstrates that the Government understands the urgency needed to deliver net zero at pace.”

“Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an essential component of any pathway to net zero power by 2030. We want to see the laser-focus of the mission control applied to the delivery of CCUS Clusters, which are essential to reduce our power and industrial emissions, support jobs and grow our economy.

“Chris Stark is the right person for the job and has a wealth of experience on climate and energy, and understands the urgency required from his time at the CCC – we very much look forward to working closely with him to accelerate the pace on CCUS.

Olivia Powis, UK Director of the CCSA, said:

“The energy sector is at the heart of the UK’s transition to net zero emissions, and we welcome this strong signal from the Government that it is taking the responsibility of delivering projects seriously.

“We look forward to working with Chris and his team as we make progress in deploying CCUS projects. One of the first priorities for Mission Control should be supporting the signing of Final Investment Decisions for Track-1 CCUS clusters in the North West and North East, which will deliver 860MW of flexible low carbon power and over 850MW of low carbon hydrogen production by 2030”.

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/ jo***************@************on.org
 
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[London, 5th July 2024] – The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) congratulates Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Party on their election victory.
The CCSA, the leading trade association accelerating the commercial deployment of CCUS, looks forward to working with the new Government to build the UK’s first Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) clusters.

Labour’s support for Carbon Capture and Storage in their General Election manifesto and the additional £1bn under their National Wealth Fund to accelerate carbon capture presents a real opportunity to decarbonise British industry and deliver low carbon infrastructure projects.

With the CCUS industry on the cusp of deploying projects at scale across the UK’s industrial heartlands, accelerating the deployment of these projects could secure almost £30bn in private sector investment by 2030, deliver 70,000 new jobs and protect 77,000 more in existing carbon-intensive industries.

But it is vitally important that momentum is maintained on the CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme to ensure the UK remains a global leader in this vital technology.

With key decisions needed to be taken immediately in the coming weeks to deliver the first two CCUS clusters, the industry is eager to work with the new Government to secure global leadership in CCUS technology.

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

“The CCSA looks forward to working with Keir Starmer’s government to put the UK at the forefront of the green Industrial Revolution. We have the opportunity to manufacture low carbon cement and glass here in the UK, rather than import it from elsewhere. Carbon Capture and Storage clusters in the UK have the potential to attract around £30bn of private capital to industrial regions by 2030, boosting local economies whilst our industry decarbonises. The first step is final investment decisions on the first two clusters in the north of England – the negotiations have almost concluded and now Ministerial sign off is required – providing the perfect opportunity to follow through on manifesto commitments on industrial decarbonisation and clean power within the first few weeks of this government.”

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/ jo***************@************on.org
 
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[London, 13 June 2024] – On Thursday, the Labour Party launched their manifesto in Manchester, committing to a confirmed additional £1 billion to accelerate the deployment of Carbon Capture.

In addition, the manifesto sets out a further £8.3bn a year for Great British Energy to co-invest in capital-intensive projects in leading technologies to deliver clean power.

The Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) welcomes the Labour Party’s commitment to capture and storage technology. CCUS is set to play a key role in reducing our emissions and must be deployed at scale through the CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme, where companies are investing significantly in four clusters to be operational by 2030.

With key milestones within the Programme scheduled for immediately after the election, the CCUS industry is looking for further signals from Labour that it will be ready to do what is required to ensure the UK achieves global leadership in CCUS technology. This can safeguard 77,000 jobs in British industry and create 70,000 new, highly skilled jobs across the country.

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

“The CCSA welcomes the Labour Party’s support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in their General Election manifesto and the additional £1bn under their National Wealth Fund to accelerate carbon capture.

“Many of our members have invested heavily in the first four clusters under the UK’s CCUS Cluster Sequencing Programme that must be operational by 2030 to capture and store 20-30Mt of CO2 in line with the CCC’s advice.

We therefore emphasise the need for continuity in the delivery of the Programme, where financial decisions are needed on Track-1 before the end of this summer, as well as rapid progress on selecting Track-2 and Track-1 expansion projects required as soon as possible following the election.”

 

 

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/ jo***************@************on.org.

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[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/ jo***************@************on.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/ jo***************@************on.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: pr***@************on.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.