Hessen paves the way for CO2 memory - a big step for the climate!
Hessen paves the way for CO2 memory - a big step for the climate!
Hessen, Deutschland - Hessen plans to agree to the draft law for the underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO₂). This was confirmed by the Hessian Minister of Economics and Energy Kaweh Mantoori (SPD) in response to a request from the FDP. The approval is given as soon as the draft in the Federal Council comes to vote before the upcoming preferred Bundestag election. The draft law aims to enable CO₂ separation and storage (CCS) as part of the efforts to achieve the climate goals.
The storage of CO₂ is planned, especially in the North Sea in order to reduce emissions in lime and cement production. Both the Union and the FDP have already signaled that they will agree to the draft law. The design was brought into the Bundestag by the traffic light coalition in September 2024. However, it is currently unclear whether the law will be dealt with at the Federal Council meeting on February 14th.Requirements and challenges of CO₂ storage in Hesse
CCS technology is considered bridge technology for industries such as cement, steel and chemistry, which are difficult to decardy. In Hesse there are potentially suitable geological storage locations, including the Hessian sink (Vogelsberg, Hohe Rhön, Kassel area). However, there are no sufficient data on these locations so far. In the Upper Rhine ditch, oil and gass storage with low capacities exist.
Experts and environmental organizations warn of the high costs and the difficult implementation of CO₂ storage. CCS includes capture, liquefying and storing CO₂ in geological formations to sustainably reduce emissions. With the Federal Climate Protection Act, Germany has set the goal of greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. Technologies for carbon separation and storage are considered crucial for the achievement of these climate goals.
As discussed with the debate in the Bundestag on September 27, 2024, a change in the carbon dioxide storage law (KSPG), the new legal situation is intended to improve the framework conditions for CCS and carbon separation and use (CCU) in Germany. CCS refers to the permanent storage of CO₂ in geological formations.
The existing ratio currently only covers transport to memory devices, which is why a change in the law is necessary to also support CCU projects. The Federal Government has adopted proposals for the creation of a comprehensive infrastructure for the transport and storage of CO₂, which also includes the integration of international role models such as Norway.
In Germany, the commissioning of a CCU system is planned on an industrial scale from 2025. CCS and CCU could become decisive building blocks for the energy transition in Germany, especially if the prices for CO₂ certificates increase. A comprehensive framework for regulating the structure of CCS and CCU is therefore necessary to achieve the ambitious climate goals.
Further details on the topic can be found on n-tv.de and Taylorwessing.com Read.
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