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Foreword
Research published in Nature Energy recently provides an analysis of the cost and
greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation potential carbon capture across cellulosic biofuel supply chains in the US Midwest. The authors show that the current US policy, where only CO2 captured by carbon capture and storage (CCS) is credited, a sequestration credit of at least $60/tonne CO2 is needed to incentivize CCS installation at biorefineries. However, when considering avoided emissions from the entire supply chain weighted the same to captured CO2, the optimal design is much more sensitive to the sequestration credit and biofuel demand. Therefore, the authors claim that higher credits (>$100/tonne CO2) will be needed to incentivize CCS installation at all biorefineries. Further, enforcing an emissions constraint with only a moderate increase in costs is feasible by carefully selecting bioenergy lands, optimizing the supply chain and biorefinery design.
A separate study conducted a comprehensive analysis of the development and policy evolution of the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) industry with a focus on the differences between the approaches taken by Europe, the United States, and China. The paper highlights that Europe and the United States have emphasized national-level technological guidance and macro-control, constructing regional industrial networks and establishing comprehensive legal and regulatory frameworks. In contrast, China lags behind in several key areas, including the lack of a national-level CCUS development strategy, insufficient financial incentives and subsidies, and a slow progress in developing legal regulations and technical standards. The research claims that the success of China in developing a market size of around $2 trillion a year by 2040, will depend on the government's ability to implement strategic planning, provide financial and policy support, and develop a robust legal and regulatory framework.
In 2022 SUEZ recycling and recovery UK received support from Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to work on deploying CCUS at scale at East Coast Cluster (Teeside and Humber areas). This month, they took a step forward by establishing a partnership with Preliminary Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED) contractors...
Other News this Month Includes:
Policy
- ADBA welcomes Labour to office and shares roadmap for biogas sector support
- Briefing for EU Member states on bioenergy plans and policies
Markets
- Bioenergy crops in England and the UK: 2008-2023
- UK and Global Bioenergy Resource Model 2024
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Research & Development
- Electrochaea honored with the AD and biogas industry award
- Biomass power generation market seeking excellent growth| Drax Group, Enviva Partners, John Wood Group
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Biomass Heat and Power
- UK researchers boost commercial production of Miscanthus grass for biomass
- Japan's Renova resumes operations at 75-MW biomass power plant
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Energy from Waste
- Suez applies for funding to promote carbon capture
- Comprehensive emissions monitoring for a new energy from waste plant
- North London Waste Authority opposes inclusion of incineration in UK emissions scheme
Biogas
- Ares-Backed Burnham RNG to Revamp MRSA Plant
- JLEN environmental sells slice of AD portfolio to firm backed by 3i infrastructure
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Carbon Capture
- Concerns raised over planned Solent pipeline
- Metal-organic frameworks tech secures £8m Series A investment
- More...
Events
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