Significant Milestone in Europe’s Decarbonisation
A significant milestone in Europe’s decarbonisation journey has been marked by the launch of the European Union’s first onshore Direct Air Capture and Storage (DACS) project in Grandpuits, France. This ambitious initiative, driven by a collaboration between two leading companies, aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on expensive and complex midstream and offshore carbon infrastructure.
The project will employ innovative technology designed to significantly lower the energy required for CO2 capture, using just 0.6 MWh per ton—below the industry norm of 2.5 MWh. This remarkable efficiency breakthrough addresses a critical challenge in the wider adoption of DACS technology.
Beyond capturing CO2, the project will focus on securely storing the captured carbon, bolstering Europe’s efforts to reclaim leadership in carbon dioxide removal (CDR), especially considering the advances seen in the United States.
Strategically positioned in Grandpuits, the project is anticipated to boost local manufacturing and create green jobs. It has set an ambitious goal of removing 100,000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually by 2030, with plans to escalate this to megaton levels by 2035.
This initiative aligns with France’s new carbon capture and storage (CCS) strategy. It stands to benefit from European funding sources like the Innovation Fund, which has yet to support a Direct Air Capture project. As this project advances, it is poised to enhance European competitiveness in carbon removal, paving the way for future sustainability innovations.
Sources: https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4348030/eu-repair-questra-unveil-plans-direct-air-co2-removal-project | https://esgnews.com/eus-first-onshore-co2-removal-project-launched-by-repair-carbon-us-inc-and-c-questra/
