CCUS strategies
Embarking on CCUS is an ambitious exploration requiring continuous learning. Leveraging our knowledge and experience in technology and complex processes, we often serve as guides for our project partners.
CCUS: carbon capture, utilisation and storage
Decarbonisation through carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is vital for industries to meet climate agreement goals, encompassing the capture and storage of industrial emissions. As leaders in the European energy transition, we specialise in guiding CCUS initiatives from conception to implementation.
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Industry accounts for over 20% of total CO2 emissions, with the Climate Agreement targeting a 14.3 Mton reduction in annual CO2 emissions by 2030. CCUS stands as the sole rapid solution, prominently featured in the climate agreement. Acknowledged by the IPCC and IEA as crucial for medium-term climate action, CCUS encompasses the capture, utilisation, and storage of CO₂ to reduce emissions across industries. This includes permanent deep underground storage, as well as innovative applications for turning CO2 into valuable products and utilising captured carbon. By preventing carbon from re-entering the biosphere, CCUS plays a vital role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The Netherlands leads global efforts in this essential field, advancing both carbon storage and carbon utilization solutions.
Challenges in the path to CCUS implementation
Projects we are involved in reveal significant hurdles on the path to CCUS solutions. This is how we help our clients:
- Accelerating complex procedures and project development
- Realising safe CCUS chains and permanent storage
- Creating resilient projects through effective coordination with all stakeholders
- Providing technical, spatial and environmental strategic developments
- Developing cost-efficient solutions and capture subsidies available
Broad engagement in Dutch CCUS initiatives
We are actively engaged in all major Dutch CCUS initiatives, including Porthos and the Aramis project aimed at developing large-scale CCUS infrastructure. Our involvement ensures project viability through support in environmental research, Environmental Impact Assessments (MER), and permit applications. We advocate for an integrated approach, connecting technical challenges with regulations, costs, and societal acceptance. In our view, successful implementation of CCUS requires alignment with the industry's long-term planning and measures to reduce fossil fuel use through increased efficiency, significant electrification of production processes, and the use of alternative fuels, including green and blue hydrogen.
Porthos: CO2 reduction by storage below the North Sea
Porthos will capture, transport, and store CO2 from industries in the Rotterdam harbor in empty gas fields, over three kilometers under the North Sea. Approximately 2.5 Mton per year for fifteen years, totaling around 37 Mton CO2. The project's total cost is €1.3 billion, with the final investment decision made in October 2023. Infrastructure construction begins in 2024, and the system is expected to be operational by 2026. Royal HaskoningDHV, as the lead partner, handled permit applications and compiled the Environmental Impact Report, among other responsibilities.
Aramis: a leading initiative in carbon capture and storage
The North Sea’s depleted gas fields offer an innovative opportunity for long-term carbon storage. We have helped advance the Aramis initiative by assessing the environmental impact by supporting the clients with environmental studies, EIA, permit applications, procedures with authorities and stakeholder management. This allowed our clients to prepare for permit applications and licenses.
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From inception to final investment decision
CCUS projects are complex, demanding careful execution at every step. As a partner, we oversee the entire process from risk and feasibility assessments to the indispensable permit, crucial for the Final Investment Decision (FID). We are the sole entity with experience in comprehensive guidance.
Environmental impact assessments
MER is a cornerstone for CCUS projects, addressing their inherent complexity and uncertainties. It not only serves as a formal step toward permits but is crucial for societal support. We are the Netherlands' foremost experts in preparing Environmental Impact Reports.
Strategic stakeholder management
In CCUS projects, our strength lies in aligning diverse stakeholders. Through stakeholder management, we foster credibility, understanding, and trust. This ensures essential support for climate measures, elevating project success while navigating challenges in government-business coordination.
Achieving Net Zero industries
We support industries become emission-free by 2050 by decarbonisation strategies and solutions.
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