Clean Air Task Force and Go Net Zero Energy hosted a webinar for energy business professionals on Central and Eastern Europe's initiatives in the field of Carbon capture and storage (CCS).

Source: Go Net Zero Energy

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) and Go Net Zero Energy recently co-hosted a webinar focused on innovative projects driving decarbonization efforts in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). CATF is a non-profit environmental organization working to reduce air pollution and its impact on human health and the environment. They advocate for and implement technology-based solutions to address climate change, focusing on high-impact strategies like decarbonizing the power sector and reducing emissions from industrial sources.

The webinar featured a diverse panel of experts who shared their insights on CCS technology and its potential in CEE. Key speakers included:

• Dr. Daniel Kitscha, Investment Policy Officer - Low Carbon Solutions, European Commission
• James Cogan, Industry & Public Affairs, Danube CCS carbon capture & storage
• Codie Rossi, Europe Policy Manager, Carbon Capture, CATF
• Konstantin Bojinov, Project Manager, Anrav
• Leszek Pufelski, Technology Director of Go4ECOPlanet Project, Holcim Polska
• Hanna Biro, Policy Advisor, Sustainable Economy & CCS, Bellona Europa

The event centered around three key initiatives: the Danube CCS Ventures project in Hungary, the first CCUS project in Eastern Europe - Anrav and the Go4Eco planet project in Poland, utilizing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

The webinar showcased how these projects are addressing sustainability and emission reduction in their respective regions. Discussions highlighted the importance of CCS, with speakers emphasizing the technology's potential to make a substantial positive impact. Experts also delved into the challenges and opportunities associated with developing CCS projects in CEE, stressing the critical need for regulatory clarity and the development of domestic storage solutions to reduce costs and accelerate project timelines.

Key Takeaways:

• The Danube CCS Ventures and Go4Eco planet projects demonstrate innovative approaches to CO2 emission reduction and sustainability promotion in CEE.
• Regulatory clarity and accessible domestic storage solutions are essential for the successful deployment of CCS projects in the region.
• Member states have a crucial role to play in developing national policies that support CCS initiatives and broader sustainability goals.

Go Net Zero Energy Summit serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and business development in the context of the energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe. It aims to accelerate the region's progress towards net-zero emissions by bringing together key stakeholders and facilitating discussions on the challenges, solutions, and opportunities in the energy sector.