Webinar 4 - CCUS ZEN Framework for Selection of Prospective CCUS Value Chains and Developing Project of Common Interests (PCI)

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Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
Online | Time shown is CET

The main objectives of the study were to identify the most promising CCUS value chains in the Baltic and Mediterranean regions based on SWOT analysis and to establish a generic framework for the selection of the most prospective CCUS value chains, based on the high-level screening methodology presented in WP1 (Gravaud, 2024) and integrated with analyses of nontechnical parameters studied by WP2 (Honegger et al, 2024 ). The full list of the internal technical parameters and external non-technical and technical factors of CCUS projects were presented, which could be applied to qualitative SWOT analysis of CCUS projects with onshore and offshore storage. Quantitative analysis is possible for the common parameters (shortened list), or separately for offshore and onshore projects.

The objective of this webinar was to discuss the requirements and advantages of obtaining an EU Project of Common Interest (PCI) certification. The classification as a PCI is crucial for vital energy infrastructure projects within the EU, supporting the European goal for climate neutrality by 2050 by interconnecting energy systems of Member States, enhancing market competition, and securing energy supply. The study performed identified potential CCUS infrastructure candidates for PCI and lists the main factors that set them in line with the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation. An initial stakeholder assessment for the Baltic and Mediterranean Sea regions' proposed infrastructure projects was suggested. The presentation also provided insight into existing EU PCIs that relate to CCUS initiatives, drawing parallels and inferring suitability for new applications.
 

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Agenda

Kazbulat Shogenov, TalTech - Framework for Selection of Prospective CCUS Value Chain
Leandro-Henrique Sousa, Ramboll - Developing of Project of Common Interest
Q&A
 

Speakers:

Kazbulat Shogenov, TalTech

Dr Shogenov is a Research Scientist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) and founder and CEO of the SHOGenergy consulting company. His PhD is in the field of Petrophysical modelling of CO2 Geological Storage in the Baltic Countries. Recently, he has proposed a new innovative concept of CCUS synergy with renewable energy providing multiple benefits. Dr Shogenov is a leader of the TalTech team in the latest (2024-2027) ERASMUS+ Hydrogen educational project „Hy-EDU“, co-leader in Horizon Europe projects CCUS-ZEN in the WP3 and participant in HERCCULES and CTS-CETP projects. His consulting company, SHOGenergy, has developed and organized unique educational courses for researchers, industry and policymakers: "Carbon Neutral Geo-technologies" and "Underground Disposal and Storage of Wastes". The company participates in the development, management, dissemination and marketing of the unique technology for the exploration of geo-resources and structures using satellites and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Phenomenon (NMR) - “Geodetect NMR” or within the SHOGenergy company - SKYGEOEXPLORENOVA-NMR (SGEN-NMR).

 

 

 

Leandro-Henrique Sousa, Ramboll

Leandro-Henrique Sousa is a senior consultant in the Energy Transition division of Ramboll, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. His expertise consists of technical consultancy in CCUS and hydrogen concept and feasibility projects development, primarily in the transportation section of the respective value chains. Leandro has driven cost estimation and economic viability scopes, influencing major CCUS infrastructure projects across Europe. He leads the development of the Baltic value chain under the scope of the CCUS ZEN project and the selection of projects for EU PCI.