A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Busan, South Korea, on 26th May 2023.
The MoU aims to strengthen the cooperation between Scottish Carbon Capture & Storage (SCCS) and the Korea CCUS Association in developing and promoting Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies. The partnership will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of CCUS, including research and development, policy and regulatory frameworks.
SCCS is the UK’s largest grouping of carbon capture and storage researchers and a world-leading research centre in CCUS technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The organisation works closely with industry partners, policymakers and academia to advance the adoption of CCUS technologies.
The Korea CCUS Association, established in mid-2021, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing CCUS technologies in Korea. It serves as an alliance between key stakeholders in Korea's CCUS value chain, including Korean government ministries such as the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE), academia, research institutions, and the private sector. The Association fosters collaboration, capacity building, joint R&D projects, and international partnerships among its member organizations.
The signing of the MoU marks a significant step towards global collaboration in the fight against climate change. By working together, SCCS and the Korea CCUS Association hope to accelerate the development and deployment of CCUS technologies, reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change.
Professor Stuart Haszeldine, SCCS Director, said, "We are delighted to sign this MOU with the Korea CCUS Association, which will allow us to share knowledge, expertise and best practices in CCUS. By working together, we can accelerate the development and deployment of CCUS technologies."
Dr Romain F H Viguier, SCCS Business Development Manager, who signed the MoU on behalf of SCCS said, “I’m very pleased to sign this MoU as it confirms our commitment to develop collaborative work with Korea CCUS Association and its members. We already have two ongoing projects with partners in South Korea: a European project REALISE CCUS with SK Innovation, and a project with KSOE (Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering) assessing the application of the University of Edinburgh’s own technology for CO2 capture on a ship with the aim of decarbonising maritime transportation. The MoU marks another milestone in the relationship between SCCS and South Korea.”
Dr. Yi Kyun Kwon, Professor of Kongju National University and Director General of the Korea CCUS Association, said, "This MOU represents a significant milestone in our joint efforts to address climate change and advance CCUS. Through this collaboration, we will focus on emerging technologies in CCUS, CO2 storage and monitoring, and promoting public acceptance and education of CCUS. These areas of cooperation will be the foundation of our joint work towards a sustainable future”.
The signing ceremony took place during the Korea CCUS Association’s 2023 Spring Academic Conference held in Busan on May 25 - 26. Co-hosted by the Korea Society of Energy & Climate Change, the academic conference convened government officials, academia and industry leaders from South Korea who also attended the MOU signing ceremony.
Image: Dr Romain F H Viguier, SCCS (left) and Dr. Yi Kyun Kwon, Korea CCUS Association (right)
