Objetive

The CENIT CO2 project has as main objective the research, development and validation of new knowledge and integrated solutions that allow reducing CO₂ emissions to the atmosphere, generated from the combustion of fossil fuels in electricity generation processes.

Need

CO₂ is one of the greenhouse gases most contributing to climate change. This global problem has leaded after the ratification of Kyoto Protocol, to the development of a regulation that limits the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG).

Society demands actions addressed towards technological development so as to reduce CO₂ emissions and hence contributing to stop climate change. This is the scenario where the CENIT CO2 project is proposed.

Vision

To reach in Spain a technological capacity to provide energy for a sustainable economic growth, with the reduction of greenhouse gases, especially of CO₂.

Mission

To promote technological research projects in Spain with the aim of accelerating the development of advanced technologies for the reduction of CO₂ emissions, generating knowledge and technologies that might lead to promising competitive advantages for Spanish companies and industries.

Expected results

The results of the CENIT CO2 project will provide the technological, scientific and knowledge basis for the development, industrial application and commercialization of technologies in the Spanish industry able to reduce CO₂ emissions to the atmosphere.

Expected products

The aim is to make progress in the development of products and services in the field of clean combustion technologies, with CO₂ capture and storage.  New products and services are expected in the following activity lines: