A Comparison of national CCS strategies for Northwest Europe, with a focus on the potential of common CO2 storage at the Utsira formation

摘要: Mega structures for CO2 storage, such as the Utsira formation in North Sea, could theoretically supply storage capacity several countries a period of decades. Their use increase cost-effectiveness CCS region while minimizing opposition from public to storage. However, this will not only depend on their potential available store flows but also cost effectiveness an option within national portfolios mitigation measures. This article shows key results research project aiming assess potentials and costs storing time 2015–2050. Countries included analysis are Denmark, Germany, Norway, Netherlands United Kingdom. The starting point MARKAL TIMES models developed each country together with 27 Pan European model (PET). In scenarios, assumptions parameters that dependent (e.g. related capture technology development) have been harmonized. indicate stringent climate targets, appears portfolio Within portfolio, can indeed be effective Europe it represents valuable at regional level. For instance, Kingdom profit comparably short transport distance utilise due limited domestic low fields hub CO2. Germany competitiveness is determined by availability onshore saline aquifers. If these aquifers used, gains competitive option. main limitation common appears, modeling view, maximum annual injection rate has assumed (150 Mt CO2/yr).