Cluster sequencing for carbon capture, usage and storage Track-2

The Track-2 process will establish two new clusters as part of the further development of CCUS.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is committed to further development of carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS), including through the Track-2 process which will establish two new clusters.

DESNZ is seeking two transport and storage (T&S) systems that:

• are located within the United Kingdom
• are able to credibly demonstrate that they have a clear pathway to rates of injection consistent with the at least 10Mtpa ambition by 2030
• do not form part of the HyNet or East Coast Cluster (ECC) Track-1 cluster proposals
• are able to credibly demonstrate that they can connect via pipeline to at least two projects for an initial phase of capture and non-pipeline transport in future phases

DESNZ views the Acorn and Viking T&S systems as able to meet the Track-2 eligibility criteria, and best placed to deliver on the objectives for Track-2, subject to value for money and due diligence assessments.

Other T&S systems that are able to meet the eligibility criteria now have the opportunity to express an interest in being considered for Track-2.

Find out more about the Cluster sequencing for CCUS: Track-2 opportunity and how to get involved.

First published 30 March 2023