What is the Greensand Future project in Denmark?

The Greensand Future project aims to inject thousands of tonnes of CO2 into a nearly depleted oilfield off Denmark's coast, repurposing offshore platforms for carbon storage.

How much CO2 does Greensand Future plan to store?

The project plans to store approximately 400,000 tonnes of CO2 this year, with a goal of storing up to eight million tonnes annually by 2030.

What are the criticisms of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology?

Critics worry CCS might discourage emission reduction efforts, is expensive, and some argue that renewable energy sources are more cost-effective.

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Denmark's North Sea: From Oil to Carbon Capture

30 Jan

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Summary

Old oil fields are being repurposed for massive carbon storage.
Greensand Future aims to store millions of tonnes of CO2 annually.
CCS technology is crucial for net-zero goals but faces criticism.

Denmark's North Sea: From Oil to Carbon Capture

Offshore platforms 250km from Denmark's west coast are being repurposed for a significant carbon storage project. The Greensand Future initiative will inject thousands of tonnes of climate-warming CO2 into a nearly depleted oilfield.

This project, backed by Ineos and other partners, is set to become the EU's first large-scale offshore CO2 storage site. It plans to store approximately 400,000 tonnes of CO2 this year, with ambitions to reach eight million tonnes annually by 2030.

Both the IPCC and IEA highlight carbon capture and storage (CCS) as vital tools for limiting global warming, alongside emissions cuts. The EU also considers CCS necessary for achieving its 2050 net-zero targets.