To Fuel Cell Market Refinery Industry
H2 Plant CCS Plant
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Syngas |
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Electrolyser |
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H2 or H2 / N2
300 - 1800m deep
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ability to help the UK meet its carbon reduction targets over the next 35 years . In fact , fossil fuel companies , with their existing knowledge of offshore infrastructure , are well-placed to assist with the storage of CO2 .
“ Working with fossil fuels and the fossil fuel companies with the skills , with the incentives to do it , is a positive way forward to try and find the most cost-effective solution ,” says Green .
Getting CCS under construction and into operation is going to take cooperation from multiple players . The government needs to work with industry to provide mechanisms that allow investors to see a realistic prospect of a return on their investment , and risks must be shared going forward . There is also something to be said for the careful and costeffective construction of the UK ’ s first plant . This will provide the best basis for further CCS development .
Granted , getting started is easier said than done , but experts know what needs to happen — now it ’ s down to those with the power to act to take action .
“ The innovation that is needed in CCS isn ’ t so much traditional technological innovation ,” Green says .
“ It ’ s innovation of the market and the investment climate .”
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