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CVE NEWS | Our Secretary General Presented the Working Group on CCU's Progress Report at ICM Earlier today, our Secretary General, Anastasios Perimenis, presented the progress report of the Working Group on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (#CCU), alongside Elena Leonardi (Cefic) and Małgosia Rybak, EMBA (Cepi), at the fourth edition of the Industrial Carbon Management (#ICM) Forum. The ICM Forum, held in Pau, France, brings together stakeholders from industry, EU countries, EU institutions, NGOs, academia, and more to discuss the realisation of industrial carbon management projects across Europe. The ICM Forum communication has acknowledged the crucial role of CCU in reaching climate targets while maintaining industrial competitiveness. In this context, the Forum has established a new Working Group on CCU to advance the deployment of CCU solutions and implement necessary actions based on ICM discussions. The mandate of the Working Group focuses on identifying structural challenges and regulatory barriers hindering the development of CCU, while proposing solutions to overcome these obstacles. Our Secretary General co-chairs the Working Group alongside Elena Leonardi and Małgosia Rybak. We strongly encourage the CCU community to engage with the Working Group on CCU.   More on the ICM Forum at https://lnkd.in/dTFATus9. 

CCU EVENTS I Learning opportunity for CO₂ Value Europe Members: SunCoChem Project Final Conference The SunCoChem project final conference “Advancing towards a carbon-neutral and sustainable chemical production” will take place online and in Eurecat’s facilities in Tarragona on the 23rd of October, from 9:30 am – 4:15 pm (CEST). The conference will provide an overview of the most representative innovative solutions, results, and outcomes of SunCoChem, going beyond the state of the art and its added value for companies in the chemical sector. It will also provide an overview of various solutions and technologies developed to achieve the defossilisatio of the chemical industry, reducing CO₂ emissions, and increasing the energy conversion of sunlight for the creation of chemicals. During the event, the Photoelectrocatalytic reactor device developed and validated within the framework of the SunCoChem project will also be shown. In addition, the event will include a round table in which the main challenges and trends in the field of development of innovative solutions and sustainable technologies aimed at promoting the defossilisation of the industry will be discussed. More about the conference and registration at https://shorturl.at/yW6W7. 

MEMBER NEWS I Collaborating for a Fossil-Free Future: Norsk e-Fuel Expands into Finland with Fortum Exciting news from our members Norsk e-Fuel and Fortum! Norsk e-Fuel has secured 14 hectares of land in Rauma, Finland, marking a major step in its strategic expansion beyond Norway. Together with Fortum and the Rauman Satama - Port of Rauma, they will begin planning for grid connection and permitting to establish a cutting-edge e-fuel production facility. This site will have the capacity to produce up to 100 million litres of e-fuel annually, most of which will be refined into synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (#SAF), supporting the aviation industry’s shift to fossil-free fuels. This partnership is critical as EU regulations push for an increase in e-SAF blending at airports, aiming for a minimum of 0,7% by 2030 and rising to 35% by 2050. Finland, with its strong focus on clean energy and carbon capture measures, provides an ideal environment for e-fuel production. This expansion strengthens Norsk e-Fuel's commitment to building a robust e-fuel industry across the Nordics and Europe, playing a key role in helping the continent achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Find the press release at https://shorturl.at/kyQDY. #Sustainability #eFuels #CleanEnergy #Aviation #NetZero #CarbonCapture #CCU 

I was in Dunkerque last month to discuss #CCU (Carbon Capture and Utilisation) at the Assises européennes de la transition énergétique - the European yearly meeting of local and regional energy transition stakeholders.   I was interviewed by frederic Busselez who asked me about the current status of #CCUprojects and the challenges and opportunities for the sector in the coming years.   My key messages: 📘 CO2 Value Europe has published a quantitative assessment on CCU's role in reaching climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, which underlines that to reach climate neutrality, the Union will need CCU technologies to reduce a minimum of 8% of its GHG emissions. This represents 20% of #industry emissions, 38% for the #aviation sector and 35% for the #maritime sector;  💬 The European Commission expects CCU and CCS technologies to reach roughly the same size in 2050, with a split in captured carbon path of ~50/50; ♻️🏭 CCU projects already exist and new ones will be operational shortly (e.g. eM-Rhône, #Steelanol, CO2ncrEAT); 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 EU and national policy frameworks must be completed to allow CCU technologies to play their full role in the European transition. The new European policymakers will notably have to finalise policies for #efuels and give priority to #sustainablecarbon over virgin #fossilcarbon in #chemicals production.   📘to learn more on CCU's role in reaching climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, you can read CO2 Value Europe's study here: https://shorturl.at/WjYfC   Thank you again EcosystèmeD and Claude Calesse for the invitation to this event.   #REDIT2024 #AETE2024   © Picture: EcosystèmeD

8th CO₂ Value Europe Days Concludes: Shaping the Future of Carbon Capture and Utilisation Through Collaboration and Innovation After two days of insightful discussions and collaboration, the 8th CO₂ Value Europe Days and General Assembly, held in Grenoble, France, came to a successful close. We extend our sincerest thanks to our members and invited stakeholders for joining us in shaping the future of Carbon Capture and Utilisation (#CCU). Co-organised with our member CEA-Liten, this event explored the CCU’s role in the future Carbon Circular Economy, from current developments to future deployment strategies. Participants had the opportunity to hear about impactful projects across the continent and gain insights into the financing and certification of the CCU value chain. The 8th CO₂ Value Days provided a platform for building connections, fostering collaboration, and exchanging knowledge, bringing together key players in the CCU field. A special thanks to CEA-Liten for hosting the event and their support in ensuring a seamless experience for all participants. We look forward to seeing you next year for the 9th CO₂ Value Europe Days and General Assembly!

CO₂ Value Europe Welcomes the New Board: Leading the Charge in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Innovation Exciting News from CO₂ Value Europe! We are thrilled to announce the election of our new Board following the conclusion of the General Assembly at the 8th CO₂ Value Days and General Assembly. These leaders will play a crucial role in driving forward our mission to advance Carbon Capture and Utilisation (#CCU) and shape the future of sustainable innovation in Europe.   💼 Meet Our Newly Elected Board:   Walter Eevers, VITO Rose de Lannoy, ENGIE Karl Hauptmeier, Norsk e-Fuel Philippe Larretche, Veolia Greg Archer, LanzaTech Frederik Verhelst, Lhoist Emeric SARRON, Carbon Recycling International Pablo Ortiz, TECNALIA Research & Innovation Each member brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to transforming CO₂ emissions into valuable resources, mitigating climate change, and fostering collaboration across sectors. We look forward to working closely with them!   Congratulations to all and thank you to our board members for their dedication and contributions. 🙌

Shaping the Future of Carbon Capture: Policy Insights and Strategic Directions at CO₂ Value Days The second day started with presentations by EU Environment and Climate’s Policy Officer Fabien Ramos followed by our Secretary General Anastasios Perimenis and Policy Director Tudy Bernier on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (#CCU) in the current policy framework. Fabien Ramos mentioned that the European Commission is aware of the fact that CCU "is a very dynamic and growing sector" with around "150 CCU projects running in Europe." This sector therefore needs adequate policy moving forward and "the Clean Industrial Deal could be the place to better recognise what CCU can bring to Europe and what can be done at this level." This session took stock of the current developments of CCU in Europe from a multi-angle approach and discussed its future deployments. This included updates from a policy perspective, especially in light of recent developments (e.g. #NZIA, EU 2040 climate target, and the Industrial Carbon Management Strategy). Later in the day, discussions on CO₂ Value Europe’s future strategies will take place and the event will conclude with a general assembly where our new board members will be elected. 

Exploring Innovation: CO₂ Value Days & General Assembly Participants Dive into 10 Cutting-Edge CEA Platforms Advancing Carbon Capture & Utilisation For this year’s CO₂ Value Days and General Assembly, our co-organiser CEA-Liten arranged study visits to 10 CEA Platforms exploring Carbon Capture and Utilisation (#CCU) for our participants to explore. The study visits cover a large range of topics related to CCU: 🔵 Nanocharacterisation Platform 🔵 Focus on the catalyst activity (Green chemistry and environmental processes platform) 🔵 Microalgae cultivation and engineering facility 🔵 (Bio)catalytic conversion of CO₂ 🔵 Processes platform for powder metallurgy, plastics processing and assembly 🔵 Multi-Energy Smart Grid Platform 🔵 Hydrogen Production Platform and Storage with a focus on the production activity 🔵 Fuel Cell Platform 🔵 Carbon Conversion Platform (« biomass » : Hydrothermal processes, Gasification and torrefaction) 🔵 Carbon Conversion Platform (“reactors” : Catalytic reactors for e-fuels and hydrogen transport/storage) Our participants get to experience first-hand CEA’s research environment and innovation on carbon circular economy. These platform’s objectives are to offer a high level of service and are open to other Grenoble research structures and, more broadly, to the entire scientific community, whether academic or industrial. 

CO₂ Value Days & General Assembly Info Point: Showcasing Innovative Technologies and Strengthening CCU Collaborations The first day of the 8th CO₂ Value Days kicked-off with an inspiring overview of the association’s achievements and activities over the past year, with the eagerly awaited study visits at the CEA Platforms occurring later in the afternoon. A highlight of the event was the small exhibition, where some of our new members and partners had the opportunity to introduce themselves and present their innovative technologies and projects. This exhibition provided a valuable platform for these organisations to connect with fellow CO₂ Value Europe members, foster collaborations, and exchange ideas on the latest advancements in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (#CCU). For participants, the exhibition was a chance to build strong relationships within the CCU community, raise visibility for their work, and explore potential partnerships that could drive future success. Thank you to our new members and partners that took part in this exhibition: imec, SUEZ, PAUL WURTH ITALIA S.P.A., Lesaffre, CoLAB NET4CO2, REVCOO, SINTEF, Celanese, Endrava, Hynamics, and SUNERGY - Fossil-free fuels and chemicals for a climate-neutral Europe.

8th CO₂ Value Days Kick-Off: Welcoming Industry Leaders and Stakeholders to Shape the Future of Carbon Circular Economy The 8th CO₂ Value Days was officially opened with our Chair of the Board Walter Eevers and the Director of CEA Francois LEGALLAND welcoming our members and stakeholders. Our Chair of the Board highlighted that “The recognition of CCU in the wider framework is a very important one, especially in the current context.” The day will continue with our Scientific Director Célia Julia Sapart and the Head of the Carbon Circular Economy Program at CEA Thibault Cantat speaking about the role of Carbon Capture Utilisation (#CCU) in the future carbon circular economy. Then, after a short coffee break, there will be a showcase of the progress of impactful projects at the EU level with Arthur Parenty ⏱ from Hynamics discussing the Take Kair project, Paula Carey from Carbon8 presenting CO₂ntainer, Tony Rehn from Fortum presenting Carbon2x, and Monalisa Goswami from TNO showcasing TAKE-OFF project. After lunch, the Head of STEP Taskforce Caroline Grewis Vandierendonck and the Manager for sustainability, policy and development at Nordic Electrofuel Daniel Böhner will be part of a panel on financing the CCU value chain focusing on opportunities and learnings. Following the panel, Matthais Altmann from LBST and Ryota Kuzuki from The Japan Gas Association will discuss certifying the CCU value chain and afterwards, Amir Safaei of WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development will explore reporting emissions in CCU applications. This year the CO₂ Value Days and General Assembly brings together over 150 representatives from large enterprises, SMEs, universities, associations, and clusters in the field of CCU. We are looking forward to an insightful and productive day ahead!