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.

"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.

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.

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.

In Norvegia, MacGregor condurrà un test a terra su un'innovativa soluzione di scarico che consente il trasferimento e l'iniezione diretta di CO₂ da una nave.

In Grecia, la CO₂ verrà trasportata al largo di Prinos e iniettata offshore per testare un sistema di monitoraggio con AUV raccogliendo dati utili sui gasdotti.

Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) is one of the most promising pathways to achieve net negative CO₂ emissions, combining renewable energy generation with permanent carbon removal. By capturing and storing the CO₂ released during bioenergy production, BECCS can actively reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.

Before we can safely store CO₂ underground, we first need to understand what’s already happening in the soil: how gases naturally move, and how biological and weather processes change their composition. That’s what COREu is studying in eastern Czechia, in the Carpathian Foredeep Basin, an area with long-standing oil and gas production and therefore a good candidate for future CO₂ storage.