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How the failure of carbon capture risks causing a net zero nightmare

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By illuminem briefings

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🗞️ Driving the news: The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) report reveals that £630 million has been spent on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which remains years from effective deployment
• The Labour government's plan to decarbonize the UK's power system by 2030 heavily relies on CCS, which faces significant technological and financial challenges

🔭 The context: Four major CCS projects in the UK are behind schedule, with concerns about the viability and cost of scaling up the technology
• The NAO warns that the £20 billion allocated for CCS may be insufficient, risking delays in achieving the target of capturing 30 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2030

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: CCS is crucial for achieving the UK's net-zero targets by 2050, particularly in decarbonizing energy-intensive sectors
• The slow progress and high costs could undermine efforts to reduce emissions, posing significant environmental and economic risks

⏭️ What's next: Despite the challenges, the UK government plans to proceed with CCS, with final investment decisions for major projects expected this year
• Experts urge continued investment and technological development to make CCS viable

💬 One quote: "We have to make CCS work if we are to get to net zero and there is no time to waste." — Simon Virley, KPMG

📈 One stat: The UK aims to store up to 30 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2030 through CCS

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