Scottish North Sea sites identified for carbon capture
LARGE parts of the North Sea bed have been identified for offshore carbon storage, with 20 sites awarded licences.
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LARGE parts of the North Sea bed have been identified for offshore carbon storage, with 20 sites awarded licences.
The underground sites equate to an area slightly larger than Yorkshire.
North Sea operators plan to progress 22 projects in the coming years, according to the North Sea Transition Authority.
Major North Sea energy operators have met to discuss future opportunities and get clear messages on energy security, driving down emissions, and the importance of accelerating the transition at an annual meeting organized by the North Sea Transition Authority.
New powers for regulator will help develop the most comprehensive picture yet of the UK’s carbon capture and storage potential. A ‘treasure map’ of what lies beneath the North Sea will be created to help the UK become a world leader in carbon capture and storage.