Abstract
BIGCCS Centre is an international research centre aiming at extending and releasing the potentials for large scale deployment of CO2 capture and storage by developing new knowledge, fostering breakthrough technology and promoting innovation and future value creation at all steps along the CO2 chain. The centre is managed by SINTEF Energy Research, it involves 22 partners from industry and academia, and administers a budget amounting to 45 million € over 8 years. The paper presents the objectives of the BIGCCS Centre, outlines the research approach and strategy for promoting innovation, and presents some results after one year of operation.