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Fresh report unveils key insights on BECCS for UK's NetZero 2050 Goals
24 October 2024
A newly released report sheds light on the potential of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) to help the UK achieve its NetZero targets by 2050.
Professor Gail Taylor is one of the members of the team that has prepared the IDRIC report. The aim of the report is:
- To develop a national scale cost minimisation model to explore the spatial implications of BECCS.
- To include the impact on the environment from land use change in the spatial optimisation model.
- To improve our understanding of the trade-offs between energy, agriculture and the environment as the UK transitions to a low carbon energy future.
The report highlights key discussions and recommendations, stressing that government policy must play a pivotal role in creating markets, engaging communities, and ensuring environmental and economic benefits. Attendees at a recent workshop held in London emphasised that trust, demand, and collaboration are critical components in the successful integration of BECCS into the UK’s energy strategy.
Experts noted that urgent action is required to incorporate BECCS into the national framework, supporting a sustainable and equitable transition. The report calls for a collective effort to address these challenges and leverage BECCS technology to meet the UK’s ambitious climate goals.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the discussions, offering valuable insights into the pathways to achieving a greener future through advanced carbon capture and storage technologies.
Further information:
- Professor Gail Taylor staff profile
- UCL Faculty of Life Sciences
- Division of Biosciences
- Report: Expert workshop gives a reality check on bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS): trust, demand, and collaboration are critical
- About the IDRIC project
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