About COREu
The Horizon Europe project COREu will set the path for a successful expansion of CCS technology and brings together over 40 key partners from industry and science.
The project will develop new demonstration projects connecting CO2 sources with potential storage sites.
The development of regional CCUS clusters and their connection to European CO2 transport and storage infrastructure will enable
cross-border cooperation across regions, which is crucial for reaching net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
Impact
COREu will contribute to 6.8 Mt/yr in CO2 reduction by 2035 and 36 Mt/yr by 2050 in order to support the net zero emission goal.
COREu will develop 8 innovations for measurement, monitoring and verification (MMV), interoperability and value chain monitoring.
COREu will improve the internal rate of return of CO2 infrastructure investment by 6% through de-risking core technologies.
Objectives
COREu aims to establish an openly accessible, cross-border infrastructure and logistics network for CCS, connecting emitters and storage sites across Europe. Its objectives include:
Accelerate CCS deployment by demonstrating safe and effective CO2 transport and storage.
Increase the TRL of the CCS technologies developed.
Achieving a more efficient, clean, sustainable, secure, and competitive energy supply through new solutions for smart grids and energy systems based on more performant renewable energy solutions.
Develop improved CO2 stream specifications for the demo, facilitating open-access transport, by targeted analysis and experiments.
Provide experimental data, new methods and tools for safe design and risk assessment of CO2 transport.
Provide experimental data and develop tools to de-risk and optimize CO2 storage.
Support the deployment of multimodal, open-access CO2 transport by experimental data, validated models and engineering design.
Facilitate the safe operations of, and enable revenues and credits allocation in, CO2 transportation networks by by advancing metering and analysis technologies.
Develop a standard methodology for strengthening social acceptance of CCS technologies.
Monitor, prevent and reduce the environmental impact of transport and storage deployment.
Contribute to create a positive momentum for CCS across E, by mobilizing impacting stakeholders (beyond consortium) & offering an innovative setting for collaborative engagement, resulting in accelerated deployment of safe, sustainable and resilient CCS routes in Europe.
Latest News
Women in Science at COREu – Meet Dr. Mabel San Román Niaves
Every year on 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrates the curiosity, dedication, and impact of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). At COREu, we are proud to shine a light on the women whose expertise and commitment are helping to shape a more sustainable future. One of them is Dr. Mabel San Román Niaves, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Bologna (Unibo). With an academic background in social science, Mabel works at the intersection of human behaviour, technology, and sustainability, contributing essential perspectives to technically complex projects. In this interview, she shares her interdisciplinary journey into STEM, her role in COREu, and the inspirations that drive her research.
Women in Science at COREu – Meet Dr. Anna Król
At COREu, we are proud to shine a light on the women whose expertise and commitment are helping to shape a more sustainable future. One of them is Dr. Anna Król, Researcher at Oil and Gas Institute (INiG-PIB), who shares her journey into STEM, her work in COREu, and her advice for girls and young women considering a career in science.
Women in Science at COREu – Meet Dr. Alexandra Log
At COREu, we are proud to shine a light on the women whose expertise and commitment are helping to shape a more sustainable future. One of them is Dr. Alexandra Log, Research Scientist at SINTEF Energy Research, who shares her journey into STEM, her work in COREu, and the inspirations that drive her research.
Environmental baseline monitoring with eDNA sampling
"eDNA" is DNA left by organisms in their environment. This course introduces what eDNA is, how it’s analysed, and why it’s a valuable tool in baseline data collection in COREu.
Joint webinar on CO₂ impurities in the CCUS chain!
COREu is excited be part of the online webinar "Impact of CO2 impurities on the CCUS chain deployment from different perspectives", together with three other EU-funded projects.
Lunch&Learn: eDNA sampling around CO₂ storage sites
In this webinar, we will explore the innovative use of environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling within Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects. In COREu, eDNA is being applied to collect baseline biodiversity data in a Mediterranean CCS setting, offering a novel approach to environmental monitoring. We will discuss the methodology for sampling and analyzing eDNA, focusing on its potential to track species occurrence, including rare and elusive species, over long periods. This session will also highlight the importance of establishing reference locations and biobanks for future use in monitoring the long-term impacts of CCS on biodiversity. Join us to learn how eDNA can play a crucial role in shaping effective and sustainable CCS strategies.
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