Final Event of the Map-it CCU Project
The path to a sustainable future brings both challenges and exciting opportunities. One of the most promising enablers in this transition is Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). Despite some common misconceptions, e.g. regarding cost, safety, and its compatibility with renewables, CCUS can be effective, safe, and is essential for achieving net-zero goals.
At the final event of the Map-it CCU Project, we aim to cut through the noise and provide clear, fact-based insights into the true potential of CCUS. From reducing emissions in existing infrastructure to enabling deep decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors, and even supporting CO₂ removal from the atmosphere - CCUS is a vital tool for climate action.
Through direct exchange with established industry leaders and technology experts, SMEs will have the chance to learn from larger, more experienced players and understand how to adopt and apply CCUS solutions at their own scale. Policymakers will also join us, offering a unique opportunity to align regulatory frameworks with technological realities. This dialogue will help ensure that supportive policies are in place to accelerate CCUS adoption by reducing barriers and create a fertile environment for innovations across all sectors.
Join us at the final event of the map-it CCU project to explore how CCUS is not just a technology of the future, but how it can drive a cleaner, more resilient and future-ready economy, starting today.
Participation is free, registration is required. Seats are limited.
Agenda
- 10:00 - 10:15 - Welcome (Stad Gent and Catalisti)
- 10:15 - 10:30 - Map-it CCU overview (VITO)
- 10:30 - 10:50 - Setting the scene with an overview of CO₂ availability and projects in Flanders (VITO)
- 10:50 - 11:30 - Enabling Smarter Choices: The Knowledge Matrix and Decision Support Framework of MAP-IT CCU (VITO)
- 11:30 - 12:10 - CCU routes: biobased, plasma and electro
- 12:10 - 13:10 - Lunch with optional meet-the-expert session
- 13:10 - 13:25 - Transport of CO₂
- 13:25 - 13:45 - Map-it MOOC - online learning on CCU(CAPTURE)
- 13:45 - 14:30 - Industrial testimonials - Learnings from Map-it CCU and how to take the next steps
- 14:30 - 14:50 - Flemish CCU policy (VEKA)
- 14:50 - 15:00 - Closure and next steps (VITO)
- 15:00 - 16:00 - Netwerk reception and optional meet-the-expert session