The Geological Storage of CO2: and what do you think? – Findings from the ECO2 project about the public perception of CO2 geological storage. Lay report (original) (raw)
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2015
Research has been conducted in the ECO2 project to identify the core factors and processes which determine the public perception of CO 2 geological storage, attempting to advance the state of the art by investigating in-depth psychological and psychodynamic dimensions. The aim was not only to build upon previous work to describe and explain the present representations of the technology, but rather to try to identify the constitutive elements that influence them. To this end, different methods and approaches were used in Italy and Scotland, from Emotional Text Analysis to the Voice Centred approach, from psychodynamic elaboration to cognitive approach analysis. Creating such opportunities, with the participation of different stakeholders, such as politicians, operators, public authorities, researchers and civil society organisations, could support the development of a more advanced understanding of the possible role of CO 2 geological storage in our society. In specific situations, such as the implementation of a CCS facility, this approach could help decision making processes and the roll out of projects. wrote a series of Briefing Notes on CCS, intended for stakeholders and informed / curious members of the public who are willing to devote 30 minutes of their time in reading each of the Notes. No prior expert knowledge is assumed, but a general technical understanding is likely to help comprehension of the Briefing Notes.
Energy Procedia, 2013
This paper argues that a focus on values, trust and context is vital to build a fuller understanding of public perceptions of carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). Empirical data from interviews conducted in the UK and Italy as part of the EU FP7-funded ECO 2 project is presented to illustrate how publics and stakeholders often evaluate the geological storage of carbon dioxide in terms of its relation to their broader world views, rather than purely in terms of the perceived techno-scientific risks of the technology.
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Oil & Gas Science and Technology, 2005
Introduction au stockage géologique du CO 2-Classification des options de stockage-Après les étapes de capture et de transport, le CO 2 est stocké dans des formations géologiques. Cet article présente les différentes options de stockage : les réservoirs d'hydrocarbures déplétés, les aquifères salins profonds, les veines de charbon, les cavernes et les mines. Chaque option fait l'objet d'un article détaillé.
International and European legal aspects on underground geological storage of CO2
Elsevier eBooks, 2005
The international and European legal rules surrounding the concept of CO 2 storage is fragmentary. This causes legal uncertainty and is bound to slow investments down. Some of the existing rules, such as the OSPAR and London Conventions implies that CO 2 storage in sub seabed geological formations is not allowed for climate change mitigating purposes according to the current definitions of dumping of wastes. Even if absolute certainty about the exact application of a legal rule is not possible, it is necessary to know if an activity is lawful. The concept of CO 2 capture and storage (CCS) is suitable for international or regional regulation first because the issue of climate change is global and second because the geological formations suitable for storage cover vast areas underground and does not follow state boundaries. If an accident would occur it can therefore not be ruled out that the consequences would be transboundary. National law has not been investigated in this paper and its influence on the concept of CO 2 storage is probably not negligible. The concept of CO 2 storage needs to be a priority in the international agenda. To a certain extent it already is, but only as far as technical issues are concerned. It is time to involve also environmentalists, lawyers and the public, with little or no technical background. The future application and success of the concept will depend on scientists' ability to make it understandable to others and to stress the urgency with which the matter of climate change must be met. The "wait and see-" approach that many countries apply will inevitably delay this development.
CO2GeoNet, the unique role of the European scientific body on CO2 geological storage
Energy Procedia, 2009
CO 2 GeoNet is a Network of Excellence on the geological storage of CO 2 , initiated by the EC's 6th research framework programme in 2004 and integrating Europe's key research institutes to create a scientific reference body dedicated to the development of CO 2 geological storage as a viable option for mitigating climate change. It has gained international recognition through bodies such as CSLF and IEA-GHG. It emerges as the world's largest integrated scientific community on this theme. In 2008, the network has been transformed into a legally registered Association, thus reinforcing its identity as a durable entity engaged for the safe and reliable deployment of CO 2 geological storage. CO 2 GeoNet's activities encompass joint research, training, scientific advice, and information and communication on CO 2 geological storage.
Energy Procedia, 2009
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2011
Abstract The assessment of CO 2 storage sites is similar in many ways to reservoir characterisation in the oil industry: An integrated team of geoscientists and engineers is required to collect and analyse data, generate models and perform flow simulations in order to make predictions. The main difference, in the case of storage in saline aquifers, is that there is usually less geological and petrophysical data available. It is therefore useful to know if storage assessments will be adversely affected by this lack of data.