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The EU Research Framework Programmes – New Activities and Future Perspectives

The EU Research Framework Programmes – New Activities and Future Perspectives. European CO2 Capture and Storage Conference , Brussels 13-15 th April 2005. Angel Pérez Sainz Head of Unit Energy Production and Distribution Systems DG Research European Commission. OUTLINE.

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The EU Research Framework Programmes – New Activities and Future Perspectives

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  1. The EU Research Framework Programmes – New Activities and Future Perspectives European CO2 Capture and Storage Conference, Brussels 13-15th April 2005 Angel Pérez Sainz Head of Unit Energy Production and Distribution Systems DG Research European Commission

  2. OUTLINE • Current EU R&D Activities on CO2 C+S • Energy Research in FP7 • Technology Platform for Zero Emission Power Generation

  3. CURRENT EU R&D ACTIVITIES ON CO2 C+S AND CLEAN FOSSIL FUEL BASED POWER GENERATION FP5 to FP6 FROM : gas turbines, combustion, conversion and emission reduction technologies, including Carbon Capture and StorageTOfocus Carbon Capture and Storage in association with cleaner fossil fuel power plants Key actions in FP6 • Projects and activities launched worth more than 120 M€ • Growth Initiative – “Quickstart” Programme : Hypogen • Co-ordination of member states activities, ERA-NET (FENCO) • International Cooperation : The “The Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum” • FP6 Last Call to be launched by Sept. 2005 on minor Complementary Activities and preparation for FP7 FP7 • New scope and instruments! • Technology Platform on Zero emission power generation

  4. CO2 C+S R&D objectives in FP6 • Capture R&D – Objectives • 70-80 % of total cost - therefore primary objective is to decrease the cost of capture (to below 20 €/ton). • Capture R&D - Scope: • pre-combustion capture • post-combustion capture • Oxyfuels • Sequestration R&D - Objectives • Long term stability; • Risks and safety aspects; • Build public confidence; • Map and assess geological storage potential.

  5. FP6 – on-going projects

  6. FP6 Third call –Dec. 2004 – New Proposals under negotiation • CO2 capture and hydrogen production from gaseous fuels (IP) CACHET • The monitoring and verification of CO2 geological storage (IP) CO2REMOVE • Preparing for large scale H2 production from decarbonised fossil fuels including CO2 geological storage (IP) (HYPOGEN PHASE1) DYNAMIS • Advanced separation techniques (STREP) CLC GAS POWER, C3-Capture, DeSANNS, HY2SEPS • Mapping geological CO2 storage potential matching sources and sinks (STREP) EU GeoCapacity

  7. Co-ordinationof Member States Activities • Building the ERA: • Following ERA-NET SSA (FENCO) on the co-ordination for national programmes, large scale power generation, lead by Germany (BMWA) and the UK (DTI), ERA-NET CA programme is starting this year involving 13 Member States • Follow up under FP7: Technology Platform, Art.169, Joint Technology Initiative??

  8. 7th FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME Energy Research in FP7

  9. RTD policy drivers LISBON (March 2000) Most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy by 2010 BARCELONA (March 2002) Need to boost RTD Aim: 3% of EU GDP by 2010 (2/3 private) BUILDING THE EUROPE OF KNOWLEDGE European Research Area

  10. Cooperation –Collaborative Research Possible Thematic Priorities and indicative budget breakdown (M€) • Health 8317 • Food, agriculture and biotechnology 2455 • Information and communication technologies 12670 • Nanoscience, nanotechnologies, materials 4832 and newproduction technologies • Energy 2931 • Environment and climate change 2535 • Transport 5940 • Socio-economic sciences and the humanities 792 • Space and Security research 3960

  11. Energy Proposed Priorities topics: • Hydrogen and fuel cells • Renewable electricity generation • Renewable fuel production • Renewables for heating and cooling • CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero emission power generation • Clean coal technologies • Smart energy networks • Energy savings and energy efficiency • Knowledge for energy policy making

  12. Clean Power Generation in FP7 Key considerations (Valid for the EU and worldwide) • Fossil fuels projected to be an important part of power generation mix in the decades to come • Environmental compatibility is a « sine qua non conditio » : need to drastically reduce CO2 emissions for transition to sustainability • Huge projected demand for new generation capacity : European industry should be highly competitive

  13. Clean Power Generation in FP7 • CO2 Capture and Storage technologies for zero emission power generation To drastically reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuel useaiming at highly efficient power generation plants with near zero emissions based on CO2 capture and storage technologies. • Clean Coal Technologies To substantially improve plant efficiency, reliability and cost through development and demonstration of clean coal conversion technologies

  14. Tentative Timetable for FP7 06/04/05 Commission – Adoption of FP7 proposals 09/05 Commission – Proposals on SPs and Rules for participation and dissemination Late 2005 Commission – Proposals under Articles 169 and 171 and Executive Agencies 01/06 Council – Common position 06/06 Council and EP – Adoption of FP and Rules 07/06 Council – Adoption of the SPs

  15. Technology Platform for Zero Emission Power Generation Scope To drastically reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuel use, particularly coal , aiming at highly efficient power generation plants with near zero emissions. This will include CO2 capture and storage, as well as clean conversion technologies leading to substantial improvement in plant efficiency, reliability and costs..

  16. Technology Platform: Concept Stakeholders getting together to define a Common Vision and a Research Agenda on key strategically important issues with high societal relevance where achieving Europe’s future growth, competitiveness and sustainability objectives is dependent upon major research and technological advances in the medium to long term.

  17. Key elements of a TP Shared vision of all stakeholders – leading to a common research agenda • Predominant role of RTD and the need to bring together disparate actors (critical mass); • Inclusiveness - mobilisation of all stakeholders (different levels and modalities of participation); • Independence, openness and transparency - not an EC body; “shared” ownership; not a “closed shop”; • Common European approach – mobilisation of resources from many sources, public and private.

  18. Advisory Council 1/4 Technology Platform should be steered and monitored by an Advisory Council, which should provide guidance on how to initiate and push forward the structure, decision procedures and work programme.

  19. Advisory Council2/4 A high level group of committed and influential personalities Tentative Composition:20-25 Members, balance between regional and sectorial origins: • Utilities • Energy Companies (Oil, Gas, Coal) • Equipment Supply Industry • Academic and Research organisations –public and private • Public authorities and regulators – incl. the EC. • Civil Society (e.g. Environmental NGO’s organisations, Consumers/Users groups, etc.) • Others necessary for the Platform.

  20. Advisory Council 3/4 A high level group of committed and influential personalities Membership: • should be at a high level in their organisation which should have significant involvement in the Platform related activities. • should have access to authoritative experts of international standing involved in a wide range of activities relevant for the Platform. • should be able to make an active contribution to the advisory council, and be in a position to influence stakeholders in the planning of research programmes, to foster partnerships and to leverage resources. • able to demonstrate a high degree of commitment to the platform and be able to devote sufficient time to its activity. • members will participate in a personal capacity, not representing their specific organisation, but a field of activity.

  21. Advisory Council4/4 Implementation • Call of Expression of Interest (internet and e-mail) from middle March to end of April 2005 inviting interested organisations to send a letter of intent to the Commission before the 30th of April 2005 • Commission Services intends to nominate the initial members of the Advisory Council and propose the chairperson and members of the executive group in May 2005. • In the interests of transparency and inclusion the initial appointments will be for a temporary period of 18 months, subject to review by the Council.

  22. Tentative Time Table

  23. Expected benefits of the TP (1) TPs should : • Structure and integrate EU research towards achieving shared vision and objectives (ERA) • Establish EU in leadership position at global level - international co-operation vs. competition • Support and increase overall (EU+MS+private) RTDinvestment in the field (leveraging resources through public-private partnerships) • Thereby supporting EU’s Lisbon and Barcelona objectives

  24. Expected benefits of a TP (2) TPs should also: • Accelerate the generation of new knowledge, innovation and the uptake of research and technologies; • Remove obstacles to deployment at EU, MS, regional and local levels; • Contribute to achieving a coherent and consistent policy and regulatory framework; • Increase attractiveness of EU for researchers and investors; • Increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance.

  25. Implementation under FP 7 Most of research agenda implemented through existing Community instruments (collaborative instruments) Butlimited numberwill be identified: - very ambitious - huge public and private investments - existing instruments unsuitable New mechanism needed:Joint Technology Initiatives

  26. Tentative Structure Zero Emission Power Generation Technology Platform Advisory Council Member States ’ Group of Mirror Group Associations (Executive Group) (10 - 15 membres) 20 - 25 members TP Secretariat Information Office IT Support Service Possible Steering Panels or Working Groups PLATFORM OPERATIONS New and on - going projects and initiatives (EC + MS national, regional and l ocal) GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Bi - )annual Technology Platform Forum

  27. CONCLUSIONS In consolidating its leading position in Clean Power Generation, Europe needs to : Boost investment on research and technology development Integrate fragmented, private and public (national, European) efforts Work together towards a vision shared by all relevant stakeholders, including European society and governments Face jointly the challenges and opportunities of international cooperation and competition The « Zero Emissions » TP and FP7 are key elements to address these needs in the months and years to come

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