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INNO-CCUS workstreams: how we work
CCUS is not one technology, but a myriad of different methods and ideas aimed at capturing, storing and using CO2, spanning a vast and complex value chain.
To ensure the development of efficient, scalable, and sustainable CCUS solutions for all aspects of the field, we divide our efforts into five distinct tracks called workstreams.
Chemical CO2 capture
Carbon capture involves the extraction of CO2 from point sources or the atmosphere, using advanced technologies. Point sources in Denmark include industrial processes, heat and power generation, waste-to-energy plants, and biogas facilities.
Currently, CO2 capture technology in Denmark is developed for small-sized CO2 reduction applications. In the coming years, the technology needs to be scaled up to end-users. The Danish Energy Agency estimates a potential for carbon capture at point sources in Denmark of 5,4-10,8 million tons/ year by 2040.
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Philip Fosbøl
Philip Fosbøl is working with a portfolio of CO2-capture topics:
- CO2 absorption for emissions reduction.
- Energy optimal solvent based CO2 desorption in relation to reboiling in stripping or rectification.
- CO2 corrosion in energy production and transport.
- CO2 compression with impurities focus.
Biological CO2 capture and storage
Nature-based solutions utilise the natural carbon cycle processes of forests, wetlands, and marine environments to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, enhancing carbon sequestration while supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Danish research offers a unique foundation for improving and expanding carbon storage in biobased systems and materials through specific and targeted management practices.
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Claus Beier
Claus Beier has focused his research on ecosystem responses to air pollution and climate change – in particular impacts on ecosystem functioning and feedback to the atmosphere.
Geological CO2 Storage
The storage phase involves the compression of CO2 followed by transport, often via pipelines, to suitable geological formations where it is securely injected and stored in deep subterranean reservoirs.
The Danish underground has the potential to store up to 22 billion tonnes (GT) of CO2, which is equivalent to 500 to 1,000 years of Denmark’s current total emissions. Pilot CO2 injections have been conducted in Denmark, but the scale-up of the technology requires further research and understanding of the subsurface behavior of CO2.
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Workstream leader
Marie Kløve Keiding
Marie has a background in geophysical monitoring techniques that are needed to secure safe and cost-efficient storage of CO2 in geological formations and is involved in a number of international research projects on geological storage.
CO2 utilisation
CO2 utilisation envisions a circular carbon economy where captured CO2 is converted into a variety of sustainable and economically valuable products, reducing the overall carbon footprint.
CO2 utilisation industry is poised for growth, but there is still a significant need for more research and innovation. Denmark has the potential to emerge as a global leader in this field, sharing its expertise with Europe and beyond.
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Workstream leader
Thomas Lundgaard
Deputy Head of Institute at Aarhus University, External relations and partnerships
Society and Systems Analysis
Technological advancements alone are not enough to secure the success of CCUS. Society and Systems Analysis underscores the necessity of integrating technological development with economic, regulatory, and social frameworks to ensure public engagement and the creation of supportive policy environments.
The projects in this category will further the understanding of the barriers and opportunities for developing and commercialising the full CCUS value chain.
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Workstream leader
Tooraj Jamasb
Tooraj Jamasb is CBS Endowed Professor of Energy Economics and Director for Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI). Professor Jamasb has participated on research and consulting projects for the Council of European Energy Regulators, several European energy regulators, energy companies, Ofgem, Department of Energy and Climate Change, and The World Bank.