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ETI Insights Report - The evidence for deploying bioenergy with CCS (BECCS) in the UK


Citation Newton-Cross, G. and Gammer, D. ETI Insights Report - The evidence for deploying bioenergy with CCS (BECCS) in the UK, ETI, 2016. https://doi.org/10.5286/UKERC.EDC.000457.
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Author(s) Newton-Cross, G. and Gammer, D.
Project partner(s) ETI
Publisher ETI
DOI https://doi.org/10.5286/UKERC.EDC.000457
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Abstract To tackle the causes of climate change, the UK has committed to an 80% reduction in its greenhouse gas (GHG ) emissions by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. Meeting these targets will require a massive transformation in the way energy is generated and used in the UK. Bioenergy technologies when combined with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) can deliver negative emissions (net removal of CO2 from the atmosphere) whilst producing energy in the form of electricity, heat, gaseous and liquid fuels. Negative emissions provide important emissions ‘headroom’ as the UK transitions towards a low-carbon energy system, since the additional ‘breathing space’ afforded by negative emissions reduces the need for rapid emissions reductions in sectors such as heavy duty transport and aviation which are more difficult and expensive to decarbonise. Evidence from ESME, theETI’speer-reviewed energy system modelling environment, suggests that by the 2050s, BECCS could deliver c.-55 million tonnes of net negative emissions per annum (approximately half our emissions target in 2050), whilst meeting c.10% of the UK’s future energy demand. This would reduce the cost of meeting the UK’s 2050 GHG emissions target by up to 1% of GDP
Associated Project(s) ETI-BI2001: Techno-Economic Study of Biomass to Power with CCS (TESBIC)
Associated Dataset(s)

Biomass to Power with CCS - Bio IGCC decadal model

Biomass to Power with CCS - Bio amine decadal model

Biomass to Power with CCS - Bio chem loop decadal model

Biomass to Power with CCS - Bio oxy decadal model

Biomass to Power with CCS - Cofire IGCC decadal model

Biomass to Power with CCS - Cofire amine delcadal model

Biomass to Power with CCS - Cofire carb loop decadal model

Biomass to Power with CCS - Cofire oxy decadal model

Associated Publication(s)

Biomass to Power with CCS - Development and Deployment Opportunities Assessment AND Technology and Demonstration Benefits Assessment

Biomass to Power with CCS - ETI Executive Summary

Biomass to Power with CCS - Executive Summary: Technology Landscape report and recommendations

Biomass to Power with CCS Flexible Research Programme Project - Request for Proposal

Biomass to Power with CCS - Model and Sub-model Specification and user Documentation

Biomass to Power with CCS - Model Data Requirements Specification and Model Template Release

Biomass to Power with CCS - model requirements, specification, strategy and user documentation: T3, T4 and T5

Biomass to Power with CCS - model requirements, specification, strategy and user documentation : T6, T7, and T8

Biomass to Power with CCS - One Page Summary

Biomass to Power with CCS - WP1 Detailed Final Report

Biomass to Power with CCS - WP2 High-level Engineering Study: member dissemination event - slide pack

Biomass to Power with CCS - WP2 High-level Engineering Study: Report on Selected Technology Combinations

Infographic - 10 years to prepare for a low carbon transition using CCS with Bioenergy

Infographic - Enabling UK biomass

Making efficient use of bioenergy feedstocks for cleaner, greener energy