EfW with CCS: Key Pillar for Net Zero in the UK

This document is a report that summarizes an analysis conducted by ERM regarding the opportunities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) on Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities in the UK. The report assesses the cost of carbon capture for various assets and evaluates the optimal transportation methods for CO2 to UK storage sites. It outlines a multicriteria assessment approach for the staged deployment of CCS as infrastructure and incentives evolve. The analysis identifies the role of CCS in the UK’s net zero strategy, indicating that EfW facilities could capture up to 20 MtCO2 per year, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas removal targets. The report details the anticipated investment of £19 billion in CCS deployment, which could generate over 14,000 green jobs and unlock nearly £40 billion in gross value added. It also discusses the current status of EfW facilities and their importance in waste management and energy generation in the UK.