Carbon Capture and Storage:
Bridging the transition from fossil fuels to renewables
11-12 March 2010
Dublin Castle Conference Centre
Fossil fuels will continue to be an important component of the global energy mix for the foreseeable future. Carbon capture and geological storage (CCS) in regarded by many countries as an essential technology to facilitate the continued use of fossil fuels, while at the same time meeting their obligations on greenhouse gas emissions. CCS is not yet implemented on a commercial scale, but a number of pilot schemes have been undertaken, backed by an impressive range of research projects.
The aims of the conference will be to:
Consider international best practice and research in all aspects of CCS, but especially storage;
Review trans-border cooperation in CCS;
Establish strong links between scientific knowledge, CCS policy and regulation;
Frame the assessment of CCS in the context of long-term energy strategy;
Examine the risks associated with CCS;
Facilitate public awareness and discussion on the benefits and impacts of CCS.
The Dublin conference is intended to review recent international research and development in carbon capture and storage, while at the same time providing a forum to assess technical and investment opportunities in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It will be an important occasion for communicating with the public and media on the benefits and impacts of implementing CCS. Ireland and Northern Ireland can benefit from international experience and knowledge, and the conference aims to enable integration of local research into a wider international framework.
The target audience will be those who are involved in CCS developments, including government departments, local authorities, state agencies, energy companies, the research and environmental communities, the media and the general public. An international attendance of 200 is anticipated.
The conference is planned for the modern and conveniently located conference centre of Dublin Castle in the city centre. It is being organised by the Royal Irish Academy, the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland.
To indicate your interest and/or offer a paper, please contact ccs@ria.ie as soon as possible. The programme will be finalised over the coming months and announced in late 2009.