Webinar 2 - Deep decarbonisation for refineries starts in Ireland: introducing the REALISE pilot campaigns

This webinar shared  the cutting-edge research on CO₂ capture solvent stability and solvent management being carried out in a real-life refinery setting in order to support industry’s decarbonisation ambitions. The event introduced the scientists engaged in solvent testing campaigns at Irving Oil Whitegate Refinery in Ireland and SINTEF’s CO₂ laboratories at Tiller in Norway. It included a short film and a panel Q&A. 

Programme

• Welcome, introduction & REALISE CCUS project overview – Peter van Os, TNO
• Solvent testing in a real-life refinery setting: introduction – Juliana Monteiro, TNO
• Demonstration at Irving Oil Whitegate Refinery: video premiere and insights – Eirini Skylogianni, TNO
• Demonstration goals at SINTEF’s Tiller CO2 labs – Thor Mejdell, SINTEF
• Panel Q&A

Project background
The REALISE CCUS project unites industry experts and scientists from different nations in a concerted drive to support the refinery sector’s decarbonisation ambitions. Our research, funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme, focuses on the full CCUS chain – from CO2 capture, transport and geological CO2 storage to CO2 reuse – for specific clusters which include refineries and other industries. Our results will support CCUS delivery by demonstrating the technology, enabling sizeable cost-reductions, undertaking public engagement and assessing financial, political and regulatory barriers.