The ACCEL project, dedicated to CO₂ capture and storage, has recently reached a major milestone. The government has awarded a grant of €360 million (Call for Tenders for Major Industrial Decarbonisation Projects), recognising both the importance of industrial decarbonisation, the relevance of Carbon Capture & Storage solutions where no technical alternative exists, and the maturity of the project led by Aluminium Dunkerque.
This breakthrough is the result of a collective effort by numerous teams. The project is now entering a highly operational phase, relying in particular on:
▪️ the commissioning of a test container, developed with our partners, to determine the most suitable amines for capturing our CO₂.
▪️ in-depth discussions with all stakeholders in the CO₂ transport and storage chain.ACCEL in key figures:-capturing 50% of the site’s CO₂ emissions;-equivalent to approximately 250,000 tonnes per year, primarily from the electrolysis process, with transport to secure geological storage in the North Sea.
Beyond the technology, ACCEL embodies a firm conviction: industry has a major role to play in the energy transition, right here in our region.
Watch the video for further explanations on how the ACCEL project works.
This project was funded by the Government as part of the France 2030 programme, administered by ADEME.
