Delays pose ‘significant risk’ to UK CCS targets
A new report on UK carbon capture and storage (CCS) progress finds its ample pipeline and sound ambition could yet be undermined by the risk of delays and cancellations.
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Report warns UK CCS capacity will fall short of 2030 targets
A new report finds that the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) capacity is likely to fall short of 2030 targets and complains of ‘disproportionate’ support for blue hydrogen schemes over electricity generation.
Major expansion for Acorn CCS in Aberdeenshire with new carbon storage licences
The Acorn CCS project in Aberdeenshire is to expand after being awarded fresh carbon storage licences in the North Sea.
Carbon capture: Today’s electrification drive and tomorrow’s net zero goals can work in harmony
In 2019, the United Kingdom took a pioneering step by enacting legislation for achieving net zero emissions by 2050, establishing itself as a global leader in climate policy.
Goldeneye: The North Sea field that traded in gas for carbon storage
The Goldeneye pipeline previously carried gas from the field it shares a name with and is now set to store carbon emmissions in the North Sea
‘This is where the real work starts’: Storegga looks to next steps following Acorn Track 2 award
“This green light means we know that we can just get on with it now.”
Carbon removal tech added to market in new UK ETS reforms
New reforms proposed for the UK’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) would see carbon-removing technologies added to the market, in a move aimed at boosting investment in the sector.
Leading the way with CCS
Wood’s teams have completed CCS studies for more than half of the 300 carbon-capture facilities being planned worldwide.
Westminster ‘swerves’ recommendation for interim hydrogen targets
Having warned the UK government over its “lacking” progress on hydrogen, the Scottish Affairs Committee again pressed the need for interim production targets out to 2030 and 2050.
Hydrogen: Nine projects to watch out for in north-east Scotland
North and north-east Scotland aim to be at the centre of the emerging hydrogen economy – but where will all those low-carbon energy supplies come from?
Gillian Martin ‘bitterly disappointed’ over lack of Track 2 information
Minister for energy, Gillian Martin, told an Aberdeen event that she is “bitterly disappointed” with the lack of information from the UK government on the carbon capture track 2 process.
UK risks “throwing away” Scotland’s green opportunities, warns Yousaf
Mr Yousaf will use his speech at All-Energy to call for an “accelerated timetable” for the Acorn CCUS scheme and match funding for the the Scottish Government’s £500 million Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray.
‘Treasure map’ set to bring the UK carbon capture success
Firms with a licence to drill in the North Sea will report findings of what lies beneath the North Sea to help put together a ‘treasure map’ to support the UK's carbon capture and storage efforts.
OEUK event charts next steps for UK CCUS
Offshore Energies UK will host its first dedicated event on carbon capture and storage (CCS) next month, as it looks at next steps for the emergent sector.
Peterhead Port look to ‘great many’ energy transition opportunities
ScottishEnterprise and Peterhead Port Authority have commissioned a study on the opportunities the energy transition can bring the area.
Scottish CCS cluster could bring $1bn of North Sea wells work
A consulting arm of Halliburton has estimated that developments linked to Scottish CCS could amount to drilling work worth around $1bn.
Energy minister hosts ‘candid’ sector discussions during Aberdeen visit
The minister of state for energy security and net zero, Graham Stuart, visited Aberdeen this week to meet with industry leaders.
North-east SNP politicians angry at wait for major carbon capture project go-ahead
Every north-east SNP politician at Westminster and Holyrood has accused the UK Government of failing to give credible details on giving the green light to a major energy scheme.
New Shell CEO brings renewables under one management
Recently appointed Shell (LON: SHEL) chief executive, Wael Sawan, is bringing its low carbon and renewables energy roles under one management.
Acorn backers ‘ready to step up’ following Track 2 CCUS announcement
Backers of the Scottish Cluster and the north-east’s Acorn carbon capture project welcomed news that the scheme is a frontrunner for the government’s Track 2 funding process.
NECCUS unveils roadmap to decarbonise three-quarters of Scotland’s industrial emitters
A new roadmap calls for up to £9bn of investment to help decarbonise Scottish industrial sectors, but again highlights the essential role of the Acorn project in the cluster’s approach.
Chancellor’s new support will be ‘defining moment’ for UK CCS
A defining moment doesn’t happen often. But Spring Budget 2023 will likely be viewed from mid-century as the time when the UK fully committed to Carbon Capture and Storage.
Chancellor vows £1bn per year support for carbon capture
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt vowed to commit £20bn to carbon capture technology over the next two decades, alongside new support for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
Updated: MPs call on Chancellor to back Acorn CCS in Spring Budget
Scottish politicians urged Westminster to unlock funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage project in the upcoming Budget and slammed slow progress on low-carbon development.
Sturgeon ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Acorn ahead of key CCS update
Scotland’s First Minister is upbeat about the prospects for a major north-east decarbonistion project, amid growing uncertainty about its future.