Episode 3 - Unpacking Carbon Capture and Storage
In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast, Dr. Aidan Rhodes hosts Dr. Nadine Moustafa, a Research Associate at Imperial College London's Chemical Engineering Department and the Centre for Environmental Policy. Dr. Moustafa is a specialist in systems modeling for carbon management, decarbonization technologies, and net-zero strategies. She also serves as Program and Policy Officer at the Coalition for Negative Emissions, where she advances policies on negative emissions technologies.
Together, they explore the significance of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the global energy transition, the role it plays in helping industries achieve zero carbon goals, and the research innovations pushing CCS forward. If you're looking for an in-depth yet accessible guide to understanding CCS, this episode is essential.
Episode Overview
with timestamps
- Introduction to CCS (00:31): Dr. Moustafa provides an overview of carbon capture and storage (CCS), explaining its importance in tackling industrial emissions and helping countries meet net-zero goals.
- Simplified CCS Process (01:06): For listeners new to the concept, Nadine breaks down the complex CCS process in an easy-to-understand way.
- CCS in the Energy Transition (03:00): A look at how CCS integrates with other technologies to drive the global energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources.
- Achieving Zero Carbon (05:15): The vital role CCS plays in reaching zero carbon targets, especially in hard-to-abate sectors like cement and steel production.
- Deep Dive into the CCS Process: Nadine dives into the technical aspects of capturing CO2 from industrial facilities, transporting it, and storing it underground in geological formations.
- How CO2 is Captured in the CCS Process (8:45)
- Transporting CO2: The Transport Phase (12:00)
- CO2 Storage: Geological Formations (15:30)
- Research and Innovation (18:20): She highlights her research on aqueous-amine solvents, which are crucial in improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of CCS technology.
- Future of CCS (21:50): Nadine discusses the challenges that need to be addressed for CCS to be widely adopted and shares her insights on future advancements in the field.
Meet Our Guests
Dr. Nadine Moustafa
A Research Associate at Imperial's Chemical Engineering Department and the Centre for Environmental Policy, Dr. Moustafa is an expert in systems modelling for carbon management and decarbonisation technologies. She also serves as a Program and Policy Officer at the Coalition for Negative Emissions, working to advance policies for negative emission technologies.
- Connect with Nadine on LinkedIn
- View Nadine's profile at Imperial College London
- Coalition for Negative Emissions
Related Resources
To deepen your understanding of the topics discussed in this episode, explore the following resources:
- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Overview: Learn more about CCS from Imperial College London resources
- Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs): Discover more about negative emissions technologies (NETs) and their role in carbon removal
- Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London: Explore the work at the Centre for Environmental Policy where Nadine contributes to research
- Carbon Accounting and Policy: Learn about how nuclear energy integrates with carbon capture technology to support decarbonization
- Nuclear Power and Carbon Capture Integration: Learn about how nuclear energy integrates with carbon capture technology to support decarbonization
- Transporting CO2 for Storage: Learn more about the process of transporting CO2 and the methods used in the CCS supply chain
- Aqueous-Amine Solvents Research: Find out about the role of aqueous-amine solvents in improving carbon capture efficiency
Listen and Subscribe
Stay informed about the latest advancements in clean energy by subscribing to the Energy Futures Podcast on your preferred platform:
Stay Connected with Energy Futures Lab
Follow us for the latest updates on energy research, innovation, and policy:
Explore more episodes
Discover more episodes of the Energy Futures Podcast, where we bring together leading voices in energy to discuss the science, technology, and policies driving the clean energy revolution.