CCS on the Global Stage: The G20 and Beyond

Serving as a mid-way point ahead of COP, and as one of the most crucial climate convenings, the Bonn Climate Change Conference brings together the UNFCCC’s permanent subsidiary bodies, inclusive of both the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI). Working in tandem to address climate change impacts and issues relevant to both bodies, Bonn is an key part of the UNFCCC process. As an UNFCCC observer, the Global CCS Institute was on the ground to follow key climate talks and negotiations, taking part in CCS knowledge sharing, and impart key takeaways from the crucial conference. Listen in as we spoke to the Institute’s International Climate Change Policy Lead, Noora Al Amer live from Bonn where she provided key updates and took a few questions on CCS and reaching Paris climate targets, the latest on international efforts such as the Carbon Management Challenge, the state of Nationally Determined Contributions and what’s in store for COP 29. Show Notes: Read about CCS and COP 28 outcomes on the Institute’s website here: https://www.globalccsinstitute.com/resources/publications-reports-research/six-key-cop28-outcomes-for-ccs/

Canada is no stranger to carbon capture and storage, having launched CCS projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan. As the country looks to scale-up the technology to support its climate targets, tackling policy and regulatory roadblocks, picking up on lessons learned and rolling out financial incentives will be a key focus. Listen in as we speak with Beth (Hardy) Valiaho, Vice President of Public Affairs and International Engagement with the International CCS Knowledge Centre, on the the momentum and resurgence of CCS in Canada. *Show Notes* With this conversation recorded in February 2024, head to the International CCS Knowledge Centre’s website for recent updates and publications related to CCS progress in Canada: https://ccsknowledge.com/

Emerging economies are turning to CCS to tackle emissions from industry and Brazil is no exception. Home to one of the largest CCS projects in the world, the country is now looking to drive CCS investment by developing supportive regulatory frameworks. Listen in as we speak to Nathalia Weber, co-founder and director of CCS Brasil, on how the country can be further poised to scale-up CCS projects and the unique opportunities and challenges faced by emerging economies seeking to adopt the technology. Download the reports referenced in this episode through the links below: 1st Annual CCS Report in Brasil - https://www.ccsbr.com.br/en/relatorios-anuais Global Status of CCS Report - https://status23.globalccsinstitute.com/

Every year, the UN’s Conference of the Parties (COP) sees thousands of delegates and attendees from around the world – including the Global CCS Institute – make their way to the international climate summit to address global warming and move the needle on climate solutions. This year, there was ample carbon capture and storage (CCS) discussions at COP, making its way into side-events and climate negotiations. Joined by the Institute’s Senior International Climate Change Policy Adviser, Noora Al Amer, listen in as we items unpack the COP Presidency agenda and the significance key items, such as the Global Stocktake and Carbon Management Challenge, have on CCS.

With four carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) cluster projects set to be deployed by 2030, and £20 billion announced in the Spring Budget to drive the scale up of CCUS, the future of the technology is looking promising in the United Kingdom. But what do these upcoming projects mean for the UK’s overall climate targets? And what are the policy mechanisms needed to drive the technology to scale? Join us as we speak with Ruth Herbert, CEO of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, on that and more.

The United States is leading the charge when it comes carbon capture and storage deployment. Robust policy mechanisms, such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and enhancements to 45Q – a tax credit aimed to incentivize industry players to invest in the technology – are strengthening the business case for CCS. In parallel, the US is leading discussions on the topic of CCS internationally through the Carbon Management Challenge. In this episode of Capture, Store, Repeat, we speak with Brad Crabtree, Assistant Secretary for the US Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, about the continued climate and CCS aspirations coming out of the United States, as well as the upcoming opportunities and potential hurdles tied to CCS deployment.

Over the last few months on Capture, Store, Repeat, we’ve spoken to guests from all around the world to hear experts shed light on the progress of carbon capture and storage. Listen in as we highlight some of our insightful best bits over the last season. Speakers in this episode include: • Olav Kårstad, former advisor on the Sleipner CCS project with Equinor • Tim Dixon, General Manager with the IEAGHG • Dr. Alex Bump, a Research Science Associate with the University of Texas’ Gulf Coast Carbon Center • Dr. Mohammad Abu Zahra, Head of MENA Region with the Global CCS Institute • Dr. Sara Budinis, Energy Analyst with the International Energy Agency (IEA)

Conversations around the need for carbon capture and storage is gaining momentum on the global stage, and the G20 is no exception. Join us as we speak with the General Manager of the IEAGHG, Tim Dixon, on supporting the scale-up of CCS through international cooperation and policy mechanisms.

Through its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from industrial gases before it has the chance to impact the atmosphere, solvents play a key role in CCS, particularly in post-combustion CO2 capture. However, solvents can degrade overtime, which can impact its efficacy. The LAUNCH Project, which recently concluded, was a three year initiative involving global partners and researchers that aimed to assess and bring light to that issue. Listen in as we speak with Peter van Os, project coordinator of LAUNCH and senior project manager at TNO, on the key findings of the project.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is making its mark as a leader in the CCUS market, embracing the technology to tackle emissions from industry. From Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, to COP 28 being hosted in the UAE on the horizon, MENA is also driving collaboration and dialogue to help tackle the climate challenge. In this latest episode of Capture, Store, Repeat, we speak with the Global CCS Institute’s Head of MENA region, Dr. Mohammad Abu Zahra, on the rise of CCUS and climate leadership in the Middle East and North Africa.