BECCS
Scientists have stressed that natural carbon absorption will no longer be enough to fight climate change
The proposal lays down requirements for third-party verification and certification of carbon removals, the management of certification schemes and the functioning of registries
A new report claims that the amount of land needed for bioenergy could be used to farm 15bn loaves of bread in a year
New consultation aims to secure more private funds into BECCS projects
A total of 22 organisations will share the funding under a programme which supports technologies that can produce hydrogen from bioenergy feedstocks and be combined with carbon capture
Once operational, the facility could capture 8m tonnes of carbon a year
Selby College and Drax will develop what is described as the UK’s first educational programme in CCS
It will act as a ‘clearing house’ with facilities to test, validate and certify new sustainable aviation fuels
They are expected to play a key role in decarbonising energy intensive industries, such as agriculture and cement production, however uncertainties and concerns remain
They intend to explore options and locations – including North America and Western Europe – and identify how the design of a new build BECCS plant can be optimised using the latest technology and best practice in engineering design
