Wednesday, 8th May 2024

UK Government

The UK government has launched a call for evidence for innovative new options for transporting CO2, on top of the existing network of pipelines, supporting industry on the path to net zero. The UK has a distinctive geology and the capacity to store up to 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2030 and the government is championing this industry with a significant investment of up to £20 billion – one of the biggest in Europe. The UK is expected to start supporting the development of carbon capture projects that would use non-pipeline transport methods from 2025 onwards, predicting “millions of tonnes of captured emissions” could eventually be transported via road, rail, barge, or ship. The call for evidence, which is set to run for 10 weeks, is seeking industry views on innovative new options for transporting carbon dioxide, on top of the existing network of pipelines.