The CLIMIT Program and its Strategy for Norwegian Research, Development and Demonstration of CCS Technology

Abstract

The Norwegian CLIMIT program for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) of carbon capture and storage (CCS) was established in 2005 to provide financial support to RD&D of CCS technologies. Research institutions and companies in Norway together with international partners may apply to CLIMIT for funding of their projects. The program is funded by the Norwegian government with an annual budget of € 24 million. CLIMIT has so far provided € 120 million to about 200 projects covering basic research, technology development and pilot scale demonstration projects. This paper presents a new strategy for the CLIMIT program, provides some background on CCS in Norway and a brief overview of Norwegian activities within CCS. The new CLIMIT strategy is based on seven foundation reports; 1) Technology status, 2) Market analysis, 3) Cost of CCS, 4) Policies and regulations, 5) International energy and CCS roadmaps, 6) Current infrastructure and test sites and 7) Innovative processes. Major findings from these reports are presented together with the resulting CLIMIT program strategy for 2012 – 2020.