UK lagging behind in CCS
October 1st 2009 If the UK is to meet ambitious carbon emission targets by 2050 Government must provide a clear road map for the widespread deployment of carbon capture and storage technology, a report published at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) today states. CCS has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by 80-90% and has been identified as playing a key role in meeting the UK’s looming emissions targets.
ICE’s report Carbon Capture and Storage:Time to Deliver outlines the steps needed to deliver CCS not only domestically but also on a global scale.The UK has the potential to be a world leader in CCS technology, creating a major export opportunity, but needs Government to provide a clear strategic overview to avoid unnecessary delays.
CRC update
Organisations across the UK will not have to purchase carbon emission allowances for the first year of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC).The follows the Government’s Consultation on the Draft Order to Implement the CRC.
David Eurin,head of energy consulting at Analysys Mason said, “UK organisations will have to report on energy consumption and carbon emissions for the period 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011, but will not have to purchase carbon emission allowances in July 2011.They will therefore benefit from not having to budget for two years’worth of allowances.” More articles from WEE News Desk: | 
