From Emission to Opportunity: How can CO2 become big business?

PWN Woment in Energy Breakfast - this time in COWI. For the June edition of the Women in Energy Breakfast, we turn the spotlight on carbon capture as a critical enabler of the green transition and a growing business opportunity.

Primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, COWI’s 7,600 experts bring leading knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy, and the environment. Together with customers, partners and colleagues, COWI wants to shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish. We do so by co-creating sustainable and solid solutions that improve the quality of life for people today and many generations ahead.​​​​​​​

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is no longer just a climate ambition - it is fast becoming a strategic tool in the race to net zero. But can these technologies scale fast enough to make a real impact? And what will it take to turn CO₂ from an emission into an opportunity?

Key challenges remain, including high capture costs, the need for stable revenue streams, and the realisation of critical infrastructure such as pipelines and storage facilities. Additionally, the effectiveness of CCUS relies on robust regulatory frameworks and public acceptance.

With extensive experience across a variety of CCUS projects and a multidisciplinary approach that bridges engineering, policy, and economics, COWI brings unique insights into what’s needed to make carbon capture work at scale. During the event, we will discuss both the challenges and what is needed to turn CO₂ into a valuable business.