Public perception of carbon capture and storage (CCS): A review

Seigo, Selma L׳Orange; Dohle, Simone; Siegrist, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.07.017

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“…Although a plethora of studies have already been conducted on the public perception of CCS (see e.g., [55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66]), literature acknowledges that studies focusing merely on the public opinion of BECCS are limited so far [19]. A lot of research conducted to date regarding public opinion of CCS with fossil fuel has provided meaningful insights in order to figure out risk perceptions that affect public acceptance of the technology.…”

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Striving towards the Deployment of Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS): A Review of Research Priorities and Assessment Needs

2018

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Abstract:Assessing the performance or the implications of climate change mitigation options (CCMOs) is instrumental in achieving research and innovation efficiency in the field of climate change and becomes more imperative considering the Paris Agreement ('the Agreement'). Many climate scientists already believe that meeting the Agreement's goals and stabilizing "well-below 2 • C above pre-industrial levels" signals the deployment of currently undetermined and contentious mitigation technologies, such as bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). BECCS is considered one of the most promising negative emissions technologies (NETs) with many scenarios already exhibiting its mitigation potential. However, stakeholders and policymakers remain skeptical about widespread reliance on BECCS questioning its unproven credibility. In this article, we aim at identifying research priorities and assessment needs to intensify the further deployment of BECCS, considering relevant technology associations' and platforms' perspectives and insights raised by scientific literature. The main outcome of our study is a list of 10 research priorities along with more specific assessment needs for each priority area. We also focus attention on several implications for potential end-users involved in the field of policy and practice. Overall, our work seeks to bridge the gap between market/industry and academia and to assist policymakers to make better-informed decisions.

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Section: Rp3: Improving Public Perception and Awarenessmentioning

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Striving towards the Deployment of Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS): A Review of Research Priorities and Assessment Needs

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“…This is exemplified, for example, by resistance to the introduction of E10 (10% ethanol) automotive fuel in a number of countries due to concerns about its effect on fuel prices and the perceived risks it poses to the operation of some older vehicles (Hauke, 2014). Also, the introduction of CCS technologies in some countries (e.g., Germany) has been stymied by a strong resistance to the concept among stakeholders and the general public (Brunsting et al, 2011;L'Orange Seigo et al, 2014). The following section outlines some of the key factors and actors at the socio-political level that are likely to shape the development and deployment of CO2 utilisation technologies.…”

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“…Parallel research conducted into public perceptions of carbon capture and storage (CCS), for example, has been used to provide a scientifically sound basis for communication relating to this technology (Brunsting et al, 2011). Intriguingly, early evidence shows that the conceptual relatedness of CCS to CO2 utilisation (and the fact it is often called CCU) could have implications for the public acceptance of CO2 utilisation technology , particularly in countries or contexts where CCS has proven to be controversial and/or rejected at a socio-political level (e.g., Germany) (L'Orange Seigo et al, 2014).…”

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“…It would be relatively easy to draw speculative conclusions about likely community responses towards prospective CO2 utilisation facilities by accessing the rich literature on "local" CCS development (e.g., Oltra et al, 2012;L'Orange Seigo et al, 2014). However, while there is some logic to this enterprise-bearing in mind the similarity in the terms and the fact that CCS and CO2 utilisation facilities are both industrial plant designed to treat or "sequester" carbon dioxide-there is also good reason to be cautious due to the abovementioned differences in nature, scale, and intended purpose of these technologies .…”

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“…Interestingly, however, to date there has been very little systematic research in this area (Jones et al, 2015). This is a situation that contrasts markedly with the rich literature that now exists relating to the key factors and actors likely to govern the "social acceptance" of CCS technologies (see, e.g., L'Orange Seigo et al, 2014).…”

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The Social Acceptance of Carbon Dioxide Utilisation: A Review and Research Agenda

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CO2 utilisation technologies-also called carbon dioxide utilisation (CDU) and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU)-convert CO2 via physical, chemical, or biological processes into carbon-based products. CO2 utilisation technologies are viewed as a means of helping to address climate change and broadening the raw material base for commodities that can be sold to generate economic revenue. However, while technical research and development into the feasibility of CO2 utilisation options are accelerating rapidly; at present, there has been limited research into the social acceptance of the technology and CO2-derived products. This review article outlines and explores three key dimensions of social acceptance (i.e., socio-political, market, and community acceptance) pertaining to innovation within CO2 utilisation. The article highlights the importance of considering issues of social acceptance as an aspect of the research, development, demonstration, and deployment process for CO2 utilisation and explores how key stakeholders operating on each dimension might affect the innovation pathways, investment, and siting decisions relating to CO2 utilisation facilities and CO2-derived products. Beyond providing a state-of-the-art review of current research into the social acceptance of CO2 utilisation, this article also outlines an agenda for future research in the field.

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