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E-mailLondon, 9 November 2009
The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has today welcomed the publication of the Government’s response to the Department for Energy and Climate Change’s ‘A framework for the development of clean coal’ consultation.
The document outlines a funding mechanism for the development of CCS in the UK, a framework for developing pre- and post-combustion CCS and criteria for assessing the stage at which CCS has moved to commercial viability.Urging the Government to maintain momentum in developing a robust long-term framework for CCS, Jeff Chapman, Chief Executive of the CCSA, commented:
“The Government is now getting to grips with the importance of a sustainable funding mechanism for CCS and we welcome the commitment that levy revenue will be made available for the retrofit of demonstration plants.”
“The UK lost out to other countries in the development of wind power, and we must not lose out in the opportunity to develop CCS. The race to develop CCS is well and truly underway, with several other countries coming forward with funding announcements towards large-scale CCS projects.”
“We also welcome the publication of the National Policy Statements on Energy Policy & Safety and look forward to working with Government to develop the vital CCS infrastructure which will help kick-start regional investment in the UK.”
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