Apollo has recently completed a key contract addressing critical challenges in non-pipeline CO₂ transport, land suitability and power supply with potential for e-fuel projects.

The work is part of the 7CO2 Carbon Capture and Shipping Hub and a key element of the West of England Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan (LIDP), which aims to reduce industrial emissions across the region.

Supporting the Region’s Decarbonisation Goals

The LIDP project brings together organisations from energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors to create a clear strategy for reducing emissions and supporting low-carbon technologies in the West of England. Apollo’s role was to deliver strategic insight and practical solutions across three key areas:

Rail Study – Assessed the potential to transport CO₂ by rail, including mapping emissions sources and transport hubs using digital tools.
Land Study – Evaluated land ownership and identified optimal sites for industrial decarbonisation projects.
Power Study – Analysed power requirements for the 7CO₂ hub and identified the best supply options.

By using expertise from previous projects such as the Sullom Voe Terminal Energy Hub and the Severnside Energy Study, Apollo is delivering a strategic plan that balances regional development with environmental sustainability.

Why This Matters

Apollo’s study will play a crucial role in shaping the West of England LIDP report. By integrating environmental and climate resilience considerations, the study ensures that decarbonisation initiatives are both practical and sustainable. Apollo’s work paves the way for low-carbon industrial hubs, strengthens the region’s climate resilience, and accelerates the transition to net zero.

Keith Birch, 7CO2 adds:
Apollo has supported our collaboration with regional stakeholders, technology and service providers, undertaking a comprehensive assessment of the project’s technical and financial viability. Apollo’s commitment, dedication and ability to bring together key partners has been invaluable in developing a clear roadmap for the future and we look forward to driving the development of this critical regional decarbonisation project forward.

Phil Westmorland, Apollo’s Decarbonisation Director, said:
This project is about more than just reducing emissions – it’s about creating a practical, sustainable framework for the future. By combining expertise across rail, land, and power, we’re helping the West of England take a big step toward achieving its decarbonisation goals. Our work ensures that the infrastructure and strategy are in place to support low-carbon industrial growth for decades to come.

About 7CO2

The 7CO2 project aims to capture, transport, and permanently store over 5 million tonnes per year of CO2, preserving and creating more than 5,000 jobs. The project will enable the capture and non-pipeline transport of carbon dioxide currently being released into the atmosphere and store it securely under the seabed in the North Sea.

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