Title: The current state of CCS: Ongoing research at the University of Cambridge with application to the UK policy framework
Abstract: The Earth's climate is changing and the release of carbon dioxide
(CO2) is recognised as the principal cause. To meet legally binding targets, UK GHG
emissions need to be cut by at least 80% of the 1990 levels by 2050. With an increase in
future fossil fuel use, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is the only method of meeting these
targets. Some key challenges face the deployment of CCS including cost, uncertainty of CCS
deployment, the risks of long-term CO2 storage, public communication and scale. Research
at the University of Cambridge is resolving these issues and assisting the deployment of CCS
technology. The right regulatory framework also needs to be set so that the technology is
commercially deployed. The current UK policy framework for CCS is outlined in this
document and the immediate barriers to deployment are highlighted. The ongoing CCS
research taking place primarily at the University of Cambridge is described. There are many
steps that need to be taken if CCS deployment is to ultimately succeed; this document
attempts to highlight these steps and address them.
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-12-14
Language: en
Type: preprint
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