Biofuels and Bioenergy

Carbon Capture & Bioenergy (BECCS)

Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) is an innovative and essential technology for achieving negative carbon emissions while generating renewable energy. It combines bioenergy production with carbon capture and storage (CCS), effectively removing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and preventing it from re-entering the carbon cycle. BECCS is regarded as one of the most promising solutions for meeting global climate targets, including the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The process begins with the cultivation of biomass, such as crops, agricultural residues, or dedicated energy plants, which absorb atmospheric CO₂ through photosynthesis. This biomass is then processed to generate biofuels, biogas, or bioelectricity through various conversion methods, such as combustion, gasification, or fermentation. Instead of releasing CO₂ into the atmosphere during energy production, BECCS captures the emissions and transports them to underground geological formations for long-term storage or utilization in industrial applications.One of the key advantages of BECCS is its ability to achieve negative emissions, meaning it removes more CO₂ from the atmosphere than it emits. This makes it a crucial tool for offsetting emissions from hard-to-decarbonize sectors like aviation, heavy industry, and agriculture.