Carbon capture and storage update

In recent years, Carbon Capture and Storage (Sequestration) (CCS) has been proposed as a potential method to allow the continued use of fossil-fuelled power stations whilst preventing emissions of CO2 from reaching the atmosphere. Gas, coal (and biomass)-fired power stations can respond to changes in demand more readily than many other sources of electricity production, hence the importance of retaining them as an option in the energy mix. Here, we review the leading CO2 capture technologies, available in the short and long term, and their technological maturity, before discussing CO2 transport and storage. Current pilot plants and demonstrations are highlighted, as is the importance of optimising the CCS…

• SR
  Sight Research UK

  Award: NE/H013326/1
• EA
  Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

  Awards: EP/H022961/1, EP/I010912/1, EP/G062153/1, EP/K000446/1
• NE
  Natural Environment Research Council

  Award: NE/H013326/1