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The capture of CO2 and the corresponding transportation, storage and use are of interest to producers and/or users of large quantities of CO2, but also to potential infrastructure operators.

1. CO2 producers

Companies that emit very large quantities of CO2, such as steelworks, cement works and power plants, need solutions to achieve their internal and external targets. Cement plants in particular can be highlighted here, as the emission of CO2 is part of the production process and cannot be reduced even with the purchase of renewable energies.

For these companies, CO2 capture can be an attractive and cost-effective solution for achieving external and internal decarbonization targets. Provided that infrastructure for transportation and storage is within reach. Accordingly, we recommend examining in a timely manner whether there is a solution for capture, transportation and storage and at what cost it can be developed. And to place this in the context of alternative paths to decarbonization. Such as the use of green hydrogen, for example.

2. CO2 infrastructure operators

The development of CO2 infrastructure and CO2 storage is a future market that can exist as an alternative to, but also in parallel with, the expansion of electricity and hydrogen networks. And it has the potential to be a profitable market at an early stage. This is what makes CO2 and the necessary infrastructure in particular so attractive. Infrastructure operators and infrastructure investors should evaluate this future market promptly in order to be able to benefit from it in the future.

3. CO2 customers

Due to the current regulatory situation, it is still difficult to identify clear buyers of captured CO2. However, we believe that, as with blue hydrogen, the requirements for CO2 as a raw material in sustainable products will be relaxed in the future. This will enable the production of renewable fuels from captured CO2, for example. And thus significantly increase the number of CO2 consumers.

We provide support in the analysis of CO2 infrastructure

Through our cooperation with OGE, we have gained extensive experience in the development of CO2 infrastructure. And now we want to support you in analyzing this new market and making the right decisions at an early stage. We support both producers of CO2 in analyzing the costs and access to the necessary CO2 infrastructure. As well as potential CO2 infrastructure operators in analyzing the technical challenges and the business case of this new business area. Our approach of accompanying our partners from strategy to implementation also helps here.

What are we taking with us? 🔍

1️⃣ Cooperation is the key:
The European Hydrogen Week showed how important partnerships are in order to exploit synergies in Europe and beyond. With H2Med and H2UB, two central collaborations of our shareholder OGE were represented. Numerous national pavilions, for example from northern Sweden, also demonstrated how strongly regional alliances can advance the H2 sector.

2️⃣ Suppliers are positioning themselves strategically:
More and more suppliers are developing special products for the H2 market and using their existing expertise from previous markets. Whether gas purification filters for cavern storage or new alloys for adsorption storage – a diverse, competitive range of products is emerging here that strengthens the entire value chain.

3️⃣ Building infrastructure:
No liquid, European H2 market can be established without pipelines, ports and other infrastructure elements. The expansion of these hubs is essential in order to efficiently transport hydrogen across national borders and make it available.

4️⃣ Bavaria is international:
Bavaria’s appearance as the only federal state with its own stand was also exciting. Here it became clear how high the ambitions and activities surrounding hydrogen are in Bavaria. International networking and regional initiatives go hand in hand.

Conclusion:
The European Hydrogen Week 2024 has made it clear that hydrogen is increasingly coming into focus as the energy source of the future. Cooperation, strategic suppliers, a robust infrastructure and committed regions such as Bavaria are crucial building blocks for fully exploiting the potential of H2. We at evety are delighted to be part of this movement and to be actively shaping the future of energy together with our partners.