Global Momentum for BECCS
Grand View Research forecasts strong growth in the BECCS market, currently valued at $210 million and expected to grow nearly 20% annually through 2030. Oxy-combustion, pre-combustion, and post-combustion technologies are leading the way, with government policy—especially carbon pricing—playing a key role in adoption worldwide.
UK Policy, Projects & Industry Support
Evero Energy is retrofitting two biomass plants in Northwest England with carbon capture tech to process 300,000 tonnes of waste wood per year, aiming to remove 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, according to The Engineer. These projects are advancing through the UK’s Hynet Track 1 expansion, as noted by ENDS Waste & Bioenergy.
A UCL report reinforces BECCS’s importance for reaching Net Zero by 2050, stressing the need for policy support and market frameworks. Meanwhile, World Cement highlights support from Heidelberg Materials and the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology, with plans for CCS at the Padeswood cement plant in North Wales.
North American Expansion
Drax Group plans to invest up to $12.5 billion in U.S. BECCS projects through its new Houston-based subsidiary Elimini, developing more than 20 sites across North America (The Chemical Engineer). Bioenergy Insight adds that Elimini already has 11 carbon removal agreements in motion to support deployment of renewable energy and carbon removal infrastructure.
Tech Developments & Feasibility Studies
Bioenergy Insight spotlights BioVeritas, which has launched a process to convert biomass into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Texas—a potential game-changer for low-carbon aviation fuels. In Nybro, Sweden, Aker Solutions and Nordbex are partnering on a modular BECCS project using forestry waste, with ambitions to sequester 200,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually (Aker Solutions).
BECCS in Southeast Asia
Marubeni Corporation, JAPEX, and PT Pertamina are collaborating on a BECCS feasibility study at a pulp mill in South Sumatra, Indonesia, targeting 2030 deployment. CO₂ from biomass boilers would be captured and stored in nearby oil fields, with goals for carbon-negative pulp production (Marubeni, Energy Circle, Upstream Online).
Complementary Carbon Removal Strategies
ESG Today reports that Microsoft is investing in ocean-based carbon removal through Ebb Carbon, which enhances the ocean’s CO₂ absorption capacity. And in Nova Scotia, a local developer has received funding for ocean carbon storage innovation (Canadian Biomass Magazine).
Policy Tools and MRV Improvements
OGCI has launched the CCUS Value Tool, helping evaluate the economic benefits of CCUS projects across UK regions and sectors. Meanwhile, a report by LSE’s Grantham Institute calls for more cost-effective and standardized monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) practices to scale carbon removal reliably.
Biomass in the Oil & Gas Sector
Offshore Technology highlights growing interest in biomass gasification for the oil and gas industry, where it’s being used to produce syngas for power and heat—supporting both energy production and carbon management.
Global Trends in Bioenergy and Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
Grand View Research provides an analysis of the global bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) market, estimating its 2023 size at USD 210.68 million with a projected growth rate of 19.84% annually through 2030. The report identifies key technologies—oxy-combustion, pre-combustion, and post-combustion—and discusses regional applications and government policies, like carbon pricing, driving BECCS adoption globally.
UK Initiatives and Government Policy on BECCS
The Engineer covers Evero Energy's initiative to retrofit carbon capture technology at two biomass plants in Northwest England—the Ince Biopower and Mersey Bioenergy plants. Expected to become operational by 2030, these plants will process over 300,000 tonnes of waste wood yearly and remove up to 400,000 tonnes of CO₂, supporting the UK’s target of achieving 5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas removal annually by 2030.
Meanwhile, ENDS Waste & Bioenergy reports that these projects have advanced within the UK government’s Hynet Track 1 expansion, reinforcing the commitment to enhance greenhouse gas removal capacity through BECCS.
UCL Faculty of Life Sciences highlights a report on BECCS’s role in achieving the UK’s Net Zero 2050 goals. Emphasizing policy support, the report points to the need for market establishment, community engagement, and alignment with the energy framework to incorporate BECCS technologies effectively.
World Cement discusses reactions to the UK’s CCS cluster projects, with Heidelberg Materials and the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology supporting the initiative for industrial decarbonization. Heidelberg plans to implement CCS at its Padeswood cement plant in North Wales to produce zero-carbon cement, with the REA underscoring the importance of BECCS in meeting national carbon reduction targets.
BECCS Expansion Plans in North America
The Chemical Engineer reports that Drax Group has announced an investment of up to $12.5 billion to expand BECCS projects in the United States. Through its new subsidiary, Elimini, based in Houston, Drax aims to develop over 20 BECCS sites across North America, with its first project projected for operation by 2030 and an initial $2.5 billion investment.
Similarly, Bioenergy Insight Magazine covers Elimini’s plans, which include 11 carbon dioxide removal agreements and development of carbon removal and renewable energy facilities, further supporting Drax’s goal of global-scale BECCS adoption.
Technological Advancements and Feasibility Studies in BECCS
Bioenergy Insight Magazine discusses BioVeritas's launch of The BioVeritas Process™ for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, converting biomass to volatile fatty acids, a bioenergy element connected to BECCS. This innovation aims to address SAF production challenges by using varied feedstocks and reducing energy consumption at its demonstration unit in Texas.
Aker Solutions highlights a project by its subsidiary, Entr, to conduct engineering studies for a carbon-negative power project in Nybro, Sweden. The project, in partnership with Nordbex, will convert forestry waste into biofuel and aims to sequester up to 200,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year, focusing on modularity to create a replicable solution.
Marubeni Corporation reports a joint feasibility study with Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) and PT Pertamina (Persero) to explore BECCS potential at a pulp mill in South Sumatra, Indonesia. The project would capture CO₂ from biomass-fueled boilers, with storage in local oil fields, targeting carbon-negative pulp production.
Collaborative Efforts and New BECCS Projects in Asia
Energy Circle details a collaboration between Marubeni Corporation, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX), and PT Pertamina to develop BECCS at a pulp mill in South Sumatra, Indonesia. This project focuses on capturing CO₂ emissions from biomass boilers used for self-power generation, with storage in nearby oil fields managed by Pertamina. Formalized in early 2022, the agreement targets commercial-scale BECCS implementation by 2030, aiming to contribute to carbon-negative production in the region.
Upstream Online also covers this Indonesia-based BECCS study, emphasizing the role of biomass-fueled boilers at Marubeni’s pulp mill subsidiary, Tanjungenim Lestari. The study will assess the feasibility of capturing and storing CO₂ emissions within the nearby Northern Limau oil field, with the partnership aiming for carbon capture by 2030.
Corporate Commitments and Ocean-Based Carbon Removal Initiatives
ESG Today reports that Microsoft has signed an agreement with Ebb Carbon to remove up to 350,000 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere over a ten-year period. Ebb Carbon’s technology enhances the ocean's CO₂ absorption by reducing ocean acidification through an electrochemical process, which supports Microsoft’s broader target of becoming carbon-negative by 2030.
Canadian Biomass Magazine covers a funding win for a Nova Scotia-based developer specializing in ocean-based carbon storage technology. This investment supports the development of technologies that increase the ocean’s carbon storage capacity, contributing to the removal of atmospheric CO₂.
Economic and Socio-Economic Tools for Assessing CCUS Impact
Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) has introduced the CCUS Value Tool, which assesses the economic impact of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects on employment and Gross Value Added (GVA) in the UK. This tool, using regional and sector-specific parameters, provides localized assessments, aiding stakeholders in understanding the socio-economic benefits of CCUS investments.
Insights on Carbon Removal Verification and MRV Cost Reductions
Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment examines the costs associated with monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. The report calls for standardized MRV practices, exploring potential cost-reduction strategies and emphasizing the importance of accurate, consistent data collection in supporting effective carbon removal efforts.
Innovations in Biomass Utilization within the Oil and Gas Industry
Offshore Technology discusses the role of biomass gasification as an energy source within the oil and gas industry, highlighting its potential to produce synthesis gas (syngas) used for electricity, heating, and other applications. The article identifies leading innovators in biomass gasification and explores how this technology can contribute to carbon management and energy production strategies in the sector.
2025 Asia Pacific Forum on Carbon Capture and Storage & Member Meeting
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This webinar, co-hosted by the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC) and Supergen Bioenergy Hub, explores various pathways and innovations in bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Featuring speakers from both academia and industry, the session covers topics like the scalability of BECCS, feedstock availability, and the need for economic viability and policy support. Presentations highlight diverse approaches, such as biomass gasification, carbon removal credits, and CO2 transport infrastructure, offering insights into future developments and collaborations in the field.
Eurogas Let's Meet! Road Transport Policy - What Future for Renewable & Low - Carbon Gases
This Eurogas "Let's Meet!" session addresses the European Union's efforts to decarbonise road transport, with a focus on renewable and low-carbon gases. Experts discuss the potential of biomethane and hydrogen as alternatives to traditional fuels, highlighting the advantages for heavy-duty vehicles and the importance of a technology-neutral approach. The conversation includes challenges in scaling infrastructure, funding, and regulatory support for renewable fuels, with attention to life cycle emissions and sustainable energy. Industry leaders share insights on policy gaps and propose strategies to enhance EU competitiveness and sustainability in the transport sector.
Eurogas Molecule Pod - Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
This episode of the Eurogas Molecule Pod features Caroline Braun from Landwärme discussing BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage), a technology that converts biomass into energy while capturing CO2. BECCS can deliver negative emissions, essential for reaching net zero targets. Caroline highlights Landwärme's advancements in biogas upgrading and the need for financial incentives and regulatory support to scale BECCS implementation. The episode underscores the benefits of BECCS, including renewable energy generation, waste management, and job creation, emphasising its critical role in achieving climate goals
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