WSP reappointed to advise government on the UK’s CCUS plans
The UK government has reappointed professional services consultancy WSP to advise on the delivery of the country’s Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) programme.
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Allowing its engineers to ‘shine’ gives Wood the edge in the CCS market
Chief executive of Wood (LON:WG), Ken Gilmartin, says that his firm's growth in carbon capture comes from picking work that allows its “subject matter experts shine.”
Scottish energy secretary hits out at UK Government ‘lack of focus’ on just transition
Scottish Energy Secretary Neil Gray has responded to the UK Government’s North Sea and CCUS announcements.
Graham Stuart: Building on North Sea legacy is critical to UK’s energy future
UK energy minister Graham Stuart discusses the government's CCUS investment and its decision to back further North Sea licences
Education proves to be biggest challenge for carbon capture start up
Carbon capture has become a hot topic in recent years as net zero deadlines loom and firms look to mitigate their impact on the environment.
CCUS business models: Making money from collaring carbon
After years of discussion and disappointments, amongst them at least two false dawns, the UK’s carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) industry is starting to fall into place.
Who’s bidding in the first ever UK CCS licensing round?
With awards rumoured to be on the way, we take a look at the companies who have announced public bids for acreage in the first UK CCS licensing round.
CCUS learnings from CERAWeek
You only need to have read a little of the media coverage to realise there were some clear key themes to emerge from CERAWeek 2023.
Energy Security Day: Acorn CCS ‘leading contender’ for Track 2 funding, says UK Gov
The Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Aberdeenshire is a “leading contender” for development in a newly-launched funding round, the UK Government said today.
‘Rebuilding confidence’: UK Gov expected to make windfall tax and CCS announcement in Aberdeen
"Energy security day" expected to include a revamped net zero strategy - though the venue of Aberdeen could change.
Targeting widespread CCUS across Asia
Nearly every week we hear of an exciting development in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
Crown Estate seeks industry views on CCUS development
The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland (CES) have launched their first engagement with industry on the future of North Sea carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS).
‘Lobbying’ and ‘education’ needed to drive CCUS policy
A group of 30 delegates from across the energy sector recently attended a workshop on the future of carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) and agreed that education is needed to ensure its success in the UK.
NSTA’s first new ventures director on laying the tracks for the future of the industry
In response to its broadening remit, the NSTA recently appointed Andy Brooks as its first director of new ventures.
Low-carbon investments to rise by $60bn in 2023 as hydrogen and CCUS spending surges
Spending on low-carbon projects will increase by $60 billion this year, 10% higher than 2022, led by wind developments, but helped by a significant rise in funding for hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) infrastructure, Rystad Energy research shows.
Pertamina and Mitsui talk more about CCUS opportunities in Indonesia
Indonesia’s state-backed energy company Pertamina aims to work with Japan’s Mitsui to undertake a joint study for carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology at the firm’s upstream assets in central Sumatra.
Scottish CCS project drive could create up to 500 rural jobs
Carbon dioxide specialist Carbon Capture Scotland (CCS) has announced a new initiative which it says could help remove up to 1 million tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere per year by 2030.
‘Game-changing’ Aberdeen carbon capture firm targets £1bn revenues
An Aberdeen-based carbon capture firm is launching its first round of fundraising with the aim of generating £1bn revenues over the next 10 years.
Petronas gives investment approval for giant CCS project in Malaysia
Petronas has taken a final investment decision (FID) for the development of its giant Kasawari carbon capture and storage (CCS) project offshore Sarawak in Malaysia. Significantly, it will be one of the first large scale CCS schemes in Southeast Asia and takes Malaysia closer to its goal of becoming a regional hub for carbon storage solutions.
Japan’s Mitsui on the hunt for carbon storage in Asia Pacific
Japanese trading house Mitsui is seeking carbon storage sites across Asia Pacific as it aims to sequester 15 million tonnes per year by 2035 for companies in Japan.
Inpex gives investment nod for Japan’s first clean hydrogen and ammonia CCUS project
Inpex has taken a final investment decision for Japan’s first demonstration project that will produce clean hydrogen and ammonia in association with carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS).
BP’s Tangguh LNG Train 3 to start-up in March
Indonesia’s upstream regulator SKK Migas has reported that the BP-led Tangguh Train 3 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Indonesia’s West Papua province is on schedule to start-up in March 2023.
Pertamina and Aramco team up for hydrogen and ammonia in Indonesia
Aramco and Indonesia’s Pertamina have announced they are exploring collaboration across the hydrogen and ammonia value chain in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Shell explores joint venture for open-source CCUS in China
Shell (LON:SHEL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinopec, Baowu and BASF to explore the feasibility of developing an open-source carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) project in the East China region.
New CCS findings highlight opportunity for sector
There has never been a better time for carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment. When considering the latest edition of the industry’s flagship report, the Global Status of CCS published annually by the Global CCS Institute, and with supportive policy and regulation emerging, it is becoming less a question of whether we need CCS, but instead how do we deploy – and how do we deploy faster.