The Port of Antwerp has partnered with gas infrastructure operator Fluxys to take steps towards implementing CO2 capturing to reduce emissions.
The partnership’s plans have been made in line with Belgium’s current target of reducing CO2 emissions 35%.
Both the port authority and Fluxys strongly believe that capture, storage and reuse of carbon emissions will be an important and effective tool in combating climate change.
During the first phase, the companies will begin studying the feasibility of CO2 capturing solutions for industry in the port, from transporting carbon via pipeline or ship to be stored and reused.
Should the results of the feasibility study come back positive the initiative will move towards developing practical projects for use in the port.
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CEO of Antwerp Port Authority, Jacques Vandermeiren said: “Industry in the Port of Antwerp is a central engine of the Belgian economy and in the past few years it has put great efforts into becoming more sustainable.
“When it comes to CO2 emissions, however, a port-wide approach is needed.
“We are particularly pleased with being able to team up with a partner such as Fluxys to make our port platform and its many industrial players ready for a low-carbon future.”
Fluxys Managing Director, Pascal De Buck said: “To counter the effects of global warming we need to have a mix of solutions.
“We have to deal not only with CO2 emissions from energy consumption but also from a large number of industrial processes that also release CO2.
“Fluxys is, therefore, following a multi-track approach that includes CO2 capture, re-use and storage, the switch from carbon-intensive fuels to natural gas, the inflow of green gas and the introduction of innovative, low-energy gas technology.
“Our collaboration with Antwerp Port Authority is an excellent opportunity to develop concrete solutions for a low-carbon economy based on our combined expertise.”
