EU launches CCS demo projects at DNV

The European Commission recently held the preparatory meeting for its new knowledge-sharing network of carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects.

The meeting gathered delegates from 22 projects in 13 European countries. The network, which is set up to speed up the process towards full-scale industry implementation of CCS technology, is coordinated by DNV.

After the initial introductory phases, the network will provide the first-movers within the field with a means of coordination, exchange of information and experience. There will also be a focus on identifying best practices, and thereby ensuring that the best technologies available in Europe are utilised to their full potential. Furthermore the network will work closely with other international and national initiatives enabling participants to maximise the impact of research and development and optimise costs through shared actions.

DNV?s role is to assist the EC in establishing and facilitating the gathering and sharing of information. DNV will organise knowledge sharing events and has recently, together with the EC, initiated a web-based platform. DNV is also responsible for providing highly specialised services relating to information and communication functions within the network, in addition to knowledge management and CCS technology.

DNV is also one of the founding members of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute, an institute established with a purpose of accelerating the commercial deployment of CCS projects to ensure their valuable contribution in reducing carbon dioxide emissions.