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Cutting greenhouse gases is becoming increasingly urgent, as it becomes ever clearer how dramatic the consequences will be if we don't. CCS alone will not remove all emissions but it can take a large share. And in combination with renewable energy, energy conservation and other climate change mitigation solutions, it can make a very big difference.

The technology for CCS is mature, has been used for decades and will, in the long term, be cheaper and less energy intensive. The barriers and challenges are, in most cases, funding, juridical issues or a lack of political will, or a mix of these factors. That’s why ZERO highlights the need for an effective, permanent and sufficient framework for CCS on all levels; nationally, within EU and globally.

The longer it takes for the first large-scale facilities to be realised, the longer it will take for the next hundred to be built. To be able to reduce emissions fast enough, it is imperative to have the first ten full-scale CCS plants operating now.


News about carbon capture and storage

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Norway: massive cuts in CCS spread doubt, but cuts still reversible

The Norwegian Government cut funds for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in its proposed national budget for 2018, with over 300 million NOK compared to previous grants, and far from what is needed to continue the planned process without delays. They also propose a new treatment of the full-scale CCS project in the parliament during spring next year. In sum this means a new break in the FEED process, and in practice a postponement of the entire project. This creates uncertainty among the actors involved in the realization of a Norwegian full-scale CO2 management project. Oct 26, 2017


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Avgjørende at vi lykkes med karbonfangst

av: Kåre Gunnar Fløystad, fagsjef i ZERO Karbonfangst og -lagring (CCS) er avgjørende for om vi skal kunne klare å unngå omveltende klimaendringer. Mar 14, 2017


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Kortsiktig satsing på karbonfangst -og lagring

I regjeringens forslag til statsbudsjett sikrer man veien videre for CCS, - for neste år. ZERO venter å se en satsing på et arbeide for å sikre at karbonfangst og- lagring vil lønne seg for industrien på lang sikt. Oct 11, 2016


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NORWAY PURSUES THREE GOOD CCS PROJECTS

ZERO is pleased that all the three great and ambitious CCS projects now will be further developed with the goal of realization. And not least that the Government suggests to add another 100 million to this effort. Thus, yet another milestone and a possible obstacle for these industries are passed. This is necessary new impetus and funding for industry in a prolonged uncertain process. The different parts of the value chain: capturing, transportation and storage of CO2, must now be developed in parallel. The same must the work to establish effective economic instruments. It is central to the three industrial projects which will now consider whether they can invest considerable time and resources in the next phase. Sep 30, 2016


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"Putting it back" - a series on storage of CO2 (part 4)

A case study looking at the potential for long-term CO2 storage beneath the North Sea

In this fourth article about carbon storage, we are looking at the potential for long time CO2 storage beneath the North Sea. The previous three articles have made the argument that the technology exists, is safe and has support around the globe, and in this article we aim to show where it can be done. Nov 22, 2013


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"Putting it back" - a series on storage of CO2 (part 3)

Global NGO views on CCS and storage of CO2

CCS is considered by many to be one of the important solutions towards lowering emissions and slowing down global warming, but not everyone agrees. We talked to NGOs around the world to let them explain their standpoint on CCS and the public opinion in their part of the world. Sep 28, 2013


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"Putting it back" - a series on storage of CO2 (part 2)

Myths and facts about CO2 storage

There are a series of myths surrounding storage of CO2, and it is time to do some myth-busting and debunk some of the most long-lived myths surrounding this. One of the biggest fears concerning storage of CO2 is that this is a new technology and that there are no data gathered from long-term storage. Jul 30, 2013


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"Putting it back" - a series on storage of CO2 (part 1)

An introduction to the concept of storing CO2 underground

An essential part of the chain of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is the S - the storage part. Jul 02, 2013


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Look to Canada

A Norwegian delegation has just returned from a study tour to Canada, where they have been learning about effective CCS policy and successful projects. -It has been a very informative and inspirational trip, showing how a combination of political will and financial interests have sparked CCS in Canada, says Camilla Svendsen Skriung, policy adviser in ZERO. Dec 02, 2014


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Facilitating commercial scale CCS in and outside Norway – Zero Emission Conference 2014

This year’s Norwegian national budget takes us one step closer to realizing a full-scale CCS plant internationally, but there is little or no progress in realizing a full-scale plant in Norway by 2020. Instead, the government wishes to research emission sources and the foundation for carbon capture and storage in Norway. Nov 04, 2014


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ZERO is positive towards Norwegian support to CCS facilities abroad

ZERO finds it positive that Norway may decide to contribute to realizing carbon capture and storage (CCS) abroad. ZERO believes that the national budget presented on October 8th will be a milestone for Norwegian CCS work. Sep 23, 2014


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How can Norway contribute to building a full-scale CCS plant?

ZERO believes that the Norwegian government has to launch a competition for government grants to build a full-scale CCS plant by 2020. The competition should be announced during fall 2014, and the final decision should be made by the end of 2015. Jun 06, 2014


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Norway: massive cuts in CCS spread doubt, but cuts still reversible

The Norwegian Government cut funds for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in its proposed national budget for 2018, with over 300 million NOK compared to previous grants, and far from what is needed to continue the planned process without delays. They also propose a new treatment of the full-scale CCS project in the parliament during spring next year. In sum this means a new break in the FEED process, and in practice a postponement of the entire project. This creates uncertainty among the actors involved in the realization of a Norwegian full-scale CO2 management project. Oct 26, 2017


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Avgjørende at vi lykkes med karbonfangst

av: Kåre Gunnar Fløystad, fagsjef i ZERO Karbonfangst og -lagring (CCS) er avgjørende for om vi skal kunne klare å unngå omveltende klimaendringer. Mar 14, 2017


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Forventer at fersk anbefaling om å stoppe norsk CCS-prosess ikke følges

Finansdepartementet anbefaler i en kvalitetssikring utført av to eksterne konsulentselskap at prosessen med å utvikle og bygge fullskala CO2 -håndtering for norsk industri, stoppes i påvente av en høy nok CO2 -pris som vil gjøre CCS «samfunnsøkonomisk lønnsomt». ZERO frykter at om dette følges, betyr det kroken på døra for norsk CCS. Dec 05, 2016


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Kortsiktig satsing på karbonfangst -og lagring

I regjeringens forslag til statsbudsjett sikrer man veien videre for CCS, - for neste år. ZERO venter å se en satsing på et arbeide for å sikre at karbonfangst og- lagring vil lønne seg for industrien på lang sikt. Oct 11, 2016


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