Speaker
Description
CCS is a chain of technologies to capture CO2 from large industrial sources, transporting it to a suitable injection location for permanent storage in a deep subsurface reservoir. For efficient supercritical storage, sufficient depth (>800 m) is needed. Impermeable sealing formations and trapping structures ensure safe and long-term containment. In the battle against climate change all solutions are necessary and CO2 storage is one of the few available methods capable of containing CO2 in sufficient quantities that match the scale of emission reduction needs.
To enforce member states taking their responsibilities regarding capture, transport and storage, the EU Net Zero Industry Act sets a 50 Mt/y storage target by 2030, and an obligation to report on geological data and capacity assessments. The anticipated increase in storage urges the proper management of the subsurface, especially in weighing different emission reducing and sustainable solutions.
While the Belgian territory is limited and poorly explored at depth, current knowledge indicates a total available capacity of 620 Mt, though with a large uncertainty range. Primary exploration targets are the Dinantian limestones, and the Neeroeteren and Buntsandstein sandstone formations. Domestic storage, even if limited, comes with significant benefits, such as lower costs for transport, storage and monitoring onshore and strategic control of capacity and pricing. Further exploration is necessary, and care is needed in evaluating targets and poorly explored areas, as each location has a unique geology.
| If your abstract is not accepted for an oral presentation, would you be interested in presenting it as a poster instead? | Yes |
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| If accepted by the Scientific Board, I agree to have my presentation/poster and abstract published on the Belgian Climate Centre websites and social media. | Yes |
