Engineering and energy advisory consultancy Apollo has been selected to conduct three critical studies for the 7CO2 project.
7CO2, located at Avonmouth Dock, aims to capture, transport and permanently store up to 8M tonnes per year of CO2. The project will enable the capture and non-pipeline transport of carbon dioxide currently being released into the atmosphere and store it securely under the seabed in the North Sea.
The project receives a grant from the UK Innovate Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan (LIDP) with the aim of facilitating local and regional decarbonisation across southwest England, the Midlands and west Wales, attracting up to £1.3Bn (US$1.7Bn) of inward investment to the Bristol region and more than £4.0Bn (US$5.0Bn) to the broader areas.
Apollo’s studies will focus on rail, land and power options, contributing to the comprehensive West of England LIDP report. The studies will asses the feasibility of transporting CO2 by rail from regional emitters, identify and evaluate land for industrial decarbonisation projects and explore cost-effective power supply options, such as renewable generation and small modular nuclear reactors.
To ensure comprehensive and practical outcomes, Apollo will collaborate with key stakeholders and partners including Suez, Viridor, SSE, EDF, Network Rail, National Grid, GB Rail Freight, VTG, Bristol Port, Petrofac, Ameresco, Bristol City Council, Western Gateway and Hydrogen South West.
Apollo brings 7CO2 the additional breadth and depth of expertise required for a project of this size and complexity," remarked 7CO2 technical director Keith Birch.
“We’re excited to collaborate on this innovative project, which will have a significant impact on regional decarbonisation efforts and the UK’s climate goals,” added Apollo decarbonisation director, Phil Westmorland.
source: riviera news
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