CCUS

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is a technology aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions by capturing carbon dioxide from industrial processes, and then reusing it in processes and new products or storing it (permanently). This approach plays a key role in the transition to a climate-neutral industry, particularly for sectors where CO₂ emissions cannot be completely avoided.

CCUS for a competitive and climate-neutral industry

The Scheldt Delta region is home to a high concentration of energy-intensive industries, including steel, chemicals, refining and fertiliser production. For some of these emissions, there are currently no fully-fledged alternatives. CCUS therefore offers an important complement to other sustainability measures such as electrification, energy efficiency and hydrogen.

Thanks to the presence of large industrial clusters, ports and future connections to storage sites in the North Sea, our region has strong assets for the further development of CCUS.

Scaling up through collaboration and the right enabling conditions

To enable CCUS on a large scale, collaboration, infrastructure and a stable policy framework are essential. Investment in transport and storage infrastructure, efficient permitting processes, public acceptance and cross-border cooperation are key prerequisites for further upscaling.

By connecting businesses, ports, public authorities, network operators and research institutions, an integrated value chain is created in which CO₂ can be captured, transported, reused or stored. In this way, the region can achieve its climate targets whilst maintaining its industrial competitiveness.

The role of Smart Delta Resources

Smart Delta Resources brings together companies, ports, public authorities, network operators and research institutions to develop a cross-border CCUS value chain. Through knowledge-sharing, collaboration and coordination on infrastructure, innovation and enabling conditions, SDR supports the further development of CCUS within the North Sea Port region.