Scheme to help decarbonise the South West launches

A major scheme to help decarbonise the South West of England has been launched.

Scottish energy advisory consultancy Apollo has been selected to conduct three studies for the UK’s carbon capture and shipping hub 7CO2, which is based in Avonmouth and provides a pathway for the permanent storage of post-combustion captured CO2.

It is hoped the proposals will attract up to £1.3bn of inward investment to the Bristol region and over £4bn to the broader areas.

Funded by 7CO2 and the UK Innovate Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan (LIDP) grant, Apollo’s studies will focus on rail, land, and power options, contributing to the comprehensive West of England LIDP report.

Apollo will collaborate with key stakeholders and partners, including Suez, Viridor, SSE, EDF, Network Rail, National Grid, GB Rail Freight, VTG, Bristol Port, Petrofac, Ameresco, Bristol City Council, Western Gateway, and Hydrogen South West.

“Apollo brings 7CO2 the additional breadth and depth of expertise required for a project of this size and complexity,” stated Keith Birch, 7CO2’s technical director.

“We’re excited to collaborate on this innovative project, which will have a significant impact on regional decarbonisation efforts and the UK’s climate goals,” said Phil Westmorland, Apollo’s decarbonisationd director.