UK and Norway Join Forces to Advance Unproven Carbon Capture Technology

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Sir Keir Starmer is set to champion carbon capture technology in a groundbreaking "green industrial partnership" with Norway, despite concerns from critics over its effectiveness on a large scale. The deal, to be signed alongside Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, aims to bolster efforts to capture industrial carbon dioxide emissions and store them securely in geological formations beneath the North Sea.  

 

Carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS) is designed to intercept CO2 emissions before they reach the atmosphere, preventing their contribution to climate change. However, opponents of the technology argue that it remains unproven at a large scale, is costly, and could potentially extend reliance on fossil fuels instead of fostering a full transition to renewable energy sources.  

 

Nonetheless, Sir Keir is optimistic about the potential benefits, particularly for the UK economy. “This Green Industrial Partnership will allow us to seize the opportunities from a new era of clean energy, driving investment into the UK and boosting jobs both now and in the future,” he said.

 

Highlighting the country’s strategic position, he added, “It will harness the UK’s unique potential to become a world leader in carbon capture – from the North Sea to the coastal south – reigniting industrial heartlands and delivering on our Plan for Change.”  

 

He also emphasized the broader geopolitical and economic advantages, noting that the collaboration with Norway could enhance the UK’s energy security. “Our partnership with Norway will make the UK more energy secure, ensuring we are never again exposed to international energy price spikes and the whims of dictators like Putin,” he stated.  

 

During the visit, Sir Keir will tour a cross-border carbon transport and storage facility in Norway to witness firsthand how such projects could benefit the UK. The government recently signed the first CCUS contracts in the UK, with major players such as BP and Norwegian company Equinor leading initial initiatives like the Northern Endurance Partnership and Net Zero Teesside. These projects are projected to generate thousands of skilled jobs and provide clean energy to up to one million homes by 2028.  

 

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre echoed the importance of the partnership, emphasizing the shared vision of a greener future. “We need co-operation, knowledge, and innovation to better equip us to face the future. The partnership with the UK will be important to facilitate more green jobs both in Norway and the UK, and for advancing the green transition,” he said.  

 

While the partnership offers the promise of revitalized industrial regions and economic growth, questions remain about the environmental impact and long-term feasibility of relying on carbon capture technology. Even as governments and corporations push forward with these initiatives, the debate over their role in a sustainable future persists.

 

 Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-12-19

 

 

 

 

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