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Conclusions Lars Str?mberg 1 European CO2 Capture and Storage Conference – Towards Zero Emission Power Plants Brussels, April 13 –15 2005 Conclusions Lars Str?mberg 2 European CO2 Capture and Storage Conference – Towards Zero Emission Power Plants Concluding remarks ? The first European CCS conference is at its end. ? More than 350 participants from 26 countries inside and outside Europe have discussed CCS for three days ? It is a big success in many respects – It has established a common view on the dilemma of contradiction between economic growth, secure energy supply and concern of the environment – It has established a consensus between Industry, Politicians and researchers that CCS is a significant tool fighting Climate Change – It has stated that CCS has a place on the map also in Europe Conclusions Lars Str?mberg 3 European CO2 Capture and Storage Conference – Towards Zero Emission Power Plants ? Policy perspective – Necessary to find ways to handle the climate issue and other environmental problems in combination with creating economic growth – Fossil fuels creates a back-bone for energy supply and will remain so over many decades – Priorities are rather clear ? Efficient use of energy ? Develop sustainable /renewable energy sources ? Carbon capture and storage can provide a powerful tool to achieve significant reductions of emissions – It seems to be a considerable consensus in the political society Conclusions Lars Str?mberg 4 European CO2 Capture and Storage Conference – Towards Zero Emission Power Plants ? Industrial perspectives – All industrial participants recognize and challenge the problem of climate change – All industry are committed to act towards reduced emissions of CO2 and are prepared to invest considerable efforts in development – Most companies have entered into large development programs concerning CO2 capture and storage. – Priorities are clear- finding sustainable solutions is primary, but CCS is considered the most pow