‘CO2 in depth’ – more knowledge for Danes about CCS – now in one place
Together with other players within carbon capture and storage (CCS), CarbonCuts has participated in the development and launch of ‘ CO2 in depth’, which is a new citizen-oriented knowledge portal about CCS. The initiators want to give Danes the opportunity to seek more knowledge about the climate technology CCS. With ‘CO2 in depth’, knowledge about CCS is gathered in one place – for the benefit of those who want to get acquainted with the technology from scratch, and for those who want more in-depth knowledge about CCS.
In the coming years, carbon capture and storage (CCS) will be more prominent in both the streets and the media landscape. The Danish Parliament has decided that climate technology should be used to lower CO2 emissions where it is most needed to meet Denmark’s climate goals and limit global warming.
Capture and storage of CO2 is basically about capturing the CO2 at waste incineration, cement factories, biogas plants or in other industries where it is difficult to avoid emissions. The CO2 is then purified and compressed into a liquid and transported to storage. The CO2 is eventually pumped at least 800 meters and often even deeper underground – either on land, near the coast or offshore.
“CCS may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. At CarbonCuts, we want all Danes to have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with what CCS is, which is why we, together with the rest of the industry, have created ‘CO2 in depth’,” says Ken Wesnæs, CEO of CarbonCuts.
Carbon capture and storage is still new to many citizens, so there will naturally be questions about why there is a need to use the technology, how it works, and where and when it will happen.
A recent study from DTU shows that half of Danes know nothing about carbon capture and storage. We need to change that, because CCS is coming now, and that’s why citizen dialog and knowledge sharing are really important. ‘CO2 in depth’ is a concrete and important initiative that can help increase society’s knowledge about CCS,” says Ken Wesnæs.
CCS has been chosen by the government as a crucial climate technology that can deliver large CO2 reductions where it is needed most.
Therefore, a wide range of public and private actors working with carbon capture and storage have joined forces to create CO2 in depth. It is a knowledge platform that, based on research and data from official sources and authorities, can provide answers and create an overview. The circle of partners consists of players who are already capturing CO2, companies with a license to store CO2 and others who hope to obtain a license from the authorities to explore the subsurface in order to establish land-based CO2 storage in five selected locations in Denmark. CO2 in depth is also supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
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About CarbonCuts
CarbonCuts, established in 2022, is a Danish company with plans to build and operate ‘Project Ruby’, a CO2 storage facility near Rødby on Lolland. The area has been designated by the Danish state for its geological suitability for CO2 storage. The Danish Energy Agency is expected to issue a license to explore the area in the summer of 2024. With headquarters in Kgs. Lyngby and as a subsidiary of BlueNord, which owns a significant share of DUC (Dansk Undergrunds Consortium), CarbonCuts has access to extensive knowledge about the energy sector and the Danish underground. BlueNord’s underground insight and capital base strengthens CarbonCuts’ position as a CO2 storage operator.
Summary in English
CarbonCuts, together with a larger group of Danish CCS stakeholders, has contributed to the development and launch of ‘CO2 i dybden’ – or in English ‘ CO2 in Depth’, a new public-facing knowledge hub dedicated to bringing more and deeper knowledge about the CCS technology to the Danes (CCS = Carbon Capture and Storage). The initiative aims to provide Danes with access to comprehensive information about CCS as a climate technology. ‘CO2 in Depth’ consolidates knowledge on CO2 capture and storage, catering to both beginners and those who want to dive more into the technology.
In the coming years, CCS will become increasingly prominent in public discourse and policy. The Danish government has prioritized CCS technology to reduce CO2 emissions significantly and meet national climate targets. CCS involves capturing CO2 emissions from various industries and storing them deep underground, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
Ken Wesnæs, CEO of CarbonCuts who plans to develop and operate the onshore CO2 storage ´Project Ruby´ in Lolland, emphasizes, “CCS can seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. At CarbonCuts, we want all Danes to have the opportunity to understand what CCS is, and that’s why we’ve collaborated with the rest of the industry to create ‘CO2 in Depth.”
Available exclusively in Danish at this time, ‘CO2 in Depth’ consolidates expertise from industry leaders, providing accessible insights into CO2 capture and storage. Join us in deepening your understanding of CCS and its role in combating climate change. The initiative is supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.