We have published an article on Carbon Capture and Storage in the European cement sector:
The results indicate that the EU-27 cement industry could transition to near-zero emissions within a timeline aligned with EU climate targets, assuming: (i) the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) price rises in line with projections under the Fit for 55 package, and (ii) sufficient CO₂ storage capacity is made available. The findings also underscore the need for complementary policy measures and CCS-specific regulatory frameworks to facilitate deployment. Although early and rapid implementation of CCS could deliver substantial climate benefits, it also poses challenges, including shortages of contractors, expertise, and materials. The work compares the investments required in capture systems with historical investments in the cement sector. The conclusion is that historical investment patterns suggest that the required scale and pace of deployment would be unprecedented. This would be similar if CCS is to be applied to biogenic emission sources, such as biomass fired combined heat and power plants.Thus, the results of the paper should have implications on BECCS.
The work was carried out within the Horizon 2020 ACCSESS project.