Carbon Capture Boost Key to Hitting 2°C Climate Goal

A new study by Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Bergen reveals that carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, crucial for meeting the Paris Climate Agreement targets, will not expand rapidly enough to limit global warming to 2°C or even 1.5°C. CCS involves capturing carbon dioxide and storing it underground, with some applications like bioenergy with CCS (BECCS) and direct air capture and storage (DACCS) potentially achieving negative emissions. Despite its importance in climate mitigation strategies, the current use of CCS is minimal. The study, titled Feasible deployment of carbon capture and storage and the requirements of climate targets, analyzed past and future growth of CCS to determine its potential for meeting climate goals. The researchers found that only up to 600 Gigatons (Gt) of carbon dioxide can be sequestered with CCS over the 21st century, a stark contrast to many climate mitigation pathways that require upwards of 1000 Gt by the end of the century. The study highlights the need for major efforts to increase the number of CCS projects and reduce failure rates to ensure the technology s rapid expansion. Currently, policies like the EU Net-Zero Industry Act and the Inflation Reduction Act in the US are driving the development of CCS. However, if historical failure rates persist, the capacity in 2030 will only be twice what it is today, insufficient for climate targets. The researchers emphasize that while CCS has the potential to help limit global warming, it must grow as fast as other low-carbon technologies like solar and wind power. Strong policy support and rapid expansion of these technologies are essential for achieving climate goals. The study underlines the urgent need for strong policy support for CCS and rapid expansion of other decarbonization technologies to meet the Paris Climate Agreement targets. The study, published in Nature Climate Change, was funded by the European Commission s H2020 ERC Starting Grant MANIFEST, project ENGAGE, and the Mistra Electrification project. The research was conducted by Tsimafei Kazlou of

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Published on 2024-09-25

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