Reduction of GHG emissions to keep the maximum temperature change well below 2 ^oC will require an acceleration of mitigation efforts in all carbon intensive sectors including power and industry, and must eventually lead to deep cuts in GHG emissions. At the same time we see a shortfall of intended national contributions (INDCs) to the emission reduction for keeping the temperature change well below 2 ^oC.

According to the recently published EU Reference scenario (EC, July 2016) the total emissions from the energy sector in 2050 will be 48% below 1990 levels. This is still way above the overall 80% reduction target in the EU 2050 Roadmap (EC, 2011).

Despite this huge emission reduction target, we observe that the development of CCS demos in Europe is moving at a very low pace, mainly for financial and political reasons (EC, July 2016).

During this event you will be informed about redefining the strategy for CCS with special reference to industry and creating negative emissions (bio-CCS) and get the opportunity to debate measures for fast-tracking CCS.

Organizer: CO2GeoNet

Co-organizers: EERA-CCS, EuroGeoSurveys, GCCSI, IEAGHG

CCS is a demonstrated technology to achieve deep GHG reductions.

We report on progress towards CCS deployment in Africa and global CCS developments relevant for Africa, onshore and offshore.

Steps for CCS pilot project development and new opportunities for technology transfer will be outlined.

Organizer: University of Texas at Austin

Co-organizers: CO2GeoNet, CCSA, IEAGHG

Analysts have proposed that CO2 enhanced oil recovery projects could be leveraged into the wider deployment of CO2 capture and geological storage (CCS). At the same time, the operations of CO2 enhanced oil recovery are focused on maximizing oil production with minimal CO2 injection, in which much of current CO2 is purchased from mostly naturally occurring sources. Regulations that are developed originally for such enhanced oil recovery production may have to be modified. The CO2 Capture Project asked ERM to conduct a study about the likely gaps between current EOR regulations around the world and potential regulatory frameworks that would enable such CO2 EOR projects to transition to CO2 storage projects. Further, panelists have been invited to discuss a range of deployment issues in CO2 EOR transitioning to CCS.

Organizer: CO2 Capture Project

Speakers from: ERM, Global CCS Institute, CO2GeoNet

The purpose of the event is to:

• introduce the basics of CO₂ geological storage, part of the CCS chain, and share the latest developments and status
• raise awareness about the need, the viability and the urgency of deploying CCS
• encourage dialogue around the role for CCS in meeting climate targets, with a focus on CCS opportunities in Africa.

The audience will be led through the processes involved in the geological storage part of the CCS chain, based on unbiased scientific facts, and will find explanations as to:

• how the geological storage of CO₂ can be carried out
• where we can store CO₂
• what are the criteria for its safe and efficient deployment 
• why we urgently need CCS.

An African experience will then lead into an interactive discussion session between the panel of experts and the audience.

Organizer: CO2GeoNet

Co-organizers: IEAGHG, French Club CO2

Organizer: CO₂GeoNet

Co-organizers: CCSA, IEAGHG, University of Texas at Austin