New Australian research ‘paves the way’ for North Sea CCS
New research from Australian gas fields could 'pave the way' for the safe development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the UK North Sea.
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APPG call for evidence on ‘enormous potential’ of CCS
The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) has called for evidence on the "enormous potential" of carbon capture and storage (CCS).
War of words over carbon capture plans
A war of words has erupted over progress on plans to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in the UK.
Fear of ‘false dawn’ for north-east jobs from delays on CCS plans
Fears have been raised of “another false dawn” for north-east jobs on carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the government risks falling behind on delivery plans.
UK carbon capture advisory group to include BP and Shell
A new UK Government-backed carbon capture advisory group will include representatives from BP and Shell.
North-east explorers back clean energy project after witnessing effects of climate change
A pair of north east explorers have said experiencing first-hand the effects of climate change has led to their backing of a ground-breaking clean energy scheme.
Peterhead Port named ‘ideal’ CCS transport site
Peterhead Port has been named as the ideal UK-wide hub to facilitate a carbon capture and storage (CCS) boom in the north of Scotland, a new study has revealed.
North Sea CO2 storage will support transition to low-carbon economy
We have 12 years to clean up our carbon act on a global scale or face catastrophic climate change: that was the stark warning from the IPCC in October. The following month, the UK Government reaffirmed its support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) – a tested technology that will deliver massive reductions in carbon emissions – and the Acorn CCS Project in north east Scotland secured a licence to select a suitable North Sea CO2 storage site.
CCS needs to start with a bang, not a whimper, DNV GL says
For Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) to make a meaningful contribution towards decarbonising our energy system, it needs to start with a bang, not a whimper.
Environment pays as Rome is left to blaze
Anyone in the UK energy industry who didn’t clock the dramatic weather headlines of November 26 must have had their head in the sand.
St Fergus project wins milestone agreement on North Sea carbon storage
A “major milestone” has been reached in the development of a pioneering clean energy project at the St Fergus gas terminal in Aberdeenshire.
Government to outline carbon capture plans
The UK Government will set out long-awaited plans to roll out carbon capture and storage technology later this month.
UK Government ‘idle’ on Peterhead CCS plans
The UK Government has been condemned for a lack of action to support a major clean energy project near Peterhead.
Oil and gas must embrace carbon capture, MPs warned
Jobs in energy-intensive industries like the oil and gas sector will disappear from the UK unless technologies such as carbon capture and storage are taken forward, a leading expert has warned.
CCS backers ‘marched to top of the hill and back down’
A prominent Labour MP has accused the UK Government of marching carbon capture and storage backers “up to the top of the hill” only to march them “back down again” in the past.
Updated: Shell hands in Goldeneye decommissioning plan
Shell filed a draft decommissioning plan for the Goldeneye field with the UK Government today.
UK government warned to speed up on carbon capture ‘lifeline’ for oil and gas
The UK Government will be warned today to take affirmative action to take advantage of the “multi-billion pound” carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry.
North-east project could ‘kick-off’ UK carbon capture plans
A north-east project could be the “stepping point” to begin large-scale use of technology to reduce carbon emissions in the UK, according to its manager.
UK government taskforce earmarks North East for carbon capture – three years after pulling £1billion funding
A UK Government taskforce has highlighted Peterhead as a key region to deploy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, less than three years after Westminster cut a £1billion fund to develop it.
VIDEO: Aberdeen company reaches finals of international CCS competition
An Aberdeen company has reached the finals of an international competition to develop breakthrough carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
Big oil CEOs appeal to Norway to back carbon capture and storage
Three of the world’s biggest oil companies called on Norway to help maintain funding for carbon capture and storage technology that is stagnating amid concerns about whether it can ever be cost-effective.
Opinion: Carbon capture and storage – new year, new resolve to deliver on climate action
Looking back on where we were a year ago, 2017 has been a heartening time for carbon capture and storage (CCS). Promising noises from the UK and Scottish Governments suggest an acceptance that the climate technology is necessary for meeting greenhouse gas targets, and an acknowledgement that government support is necessary if we are to develop a home-grown industry at least cost.
Brine production enhances carbon storage
The controlled production of brine from rocks deep beneath the North Sea can greatly increase the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be injected for storage, new research claims.
UK Government told it ‘get its act together’ on carbon capture
Shadow energy minister Alan Whitehead has urged the UK Government to "get its act together" on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Opinion: What now for Scotland’s energy?
We could be forgiven for thinking that the transition to sustainable energy has been achieved. In 2014, renewables generated 49.9% of Scotland’s electricity output, and 59.4% in 2015. On 7 August this year, renewable power provided more electricity than Scotland needed [2] and, in the third quarter, it produced 26% of the entire UK’s needs.