CCSA CCUS Delivery Plan 2035

The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) recently published the ‘CCUS Delivery Plan 2035’. The report presents steps that need to be taken within the next 12 months, if the 2035 ambition (of capturing 50mtCO2pa) is to be achieved. The more urgent recommendations to the UK Government, include:

  • Certainty must be provided on the frequency and volume of future contract awards for further Transport and Storage and Capture projects.
  • Contract terms must be finalised for the proposed CCUS business models.
  • The next cluster selection process must be launched in H1 2022, to continue building confidence.
  • A policy framework must be legislated to enable projects to develop at pace.
  • A clear permitting regime must be developed and communicated to project developers.

A notable conclusion is that if (amongst the others) these steps are not taken, the cost to society will be greater overall, as the rising cost of emissions will not be avoided.