#GreenInfrastructureWeek Recorded 5th Nov 2024. Join us for an enlightening session featuring experts from the forefront of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) policy and technology. Ben Smith, Deputy Director for CCUS Power at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will discuss the pivotal role of CCUS in achieving the UK’s Clean Power by 2030 mission and its importance in the journey towards net zero. He will provide insights into the government’s progress and upcoming initiatives. Angela Hepworth, Commercial and Carbon Markets Director from Elimini, part of the Drax Group, will spotlight the critical technology of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), which uniquely combines renewable energy generation with carbon removal. As the UK's largest renewable generator, Drax’s recent planning consent to convert biomass units to BECCS illustrates the transformative potential of this technology. Ben Kek, Deputy General Manager from the Northern Endurance Partnership - East Coast Cluster will frame the discussion around the UK's CCUS Cluster Sequencing Process and the exciting future opportunities it presents, highlighting the ongoing developments that could reshape the landscape of energy and emissions.
