National CCU Forum: Finland needs a coordinated Carbon Capture and Utilisation ecosystem
A national forum held at Hanaholmen in Espoo on 4 September brought together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss how Finland can transform captured carbon into a valuable resource, and accelerate the wider deployment of carbon capture and utilisation.
Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) is a key pillar of Europe’s transition towards a circular carbon economy and climate change mitigation.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a green house emission that must be reduced, but captured CO2 can also serve as a valuable resource. It can be turned into chemicals, durable materials, food, feed and fuel.
The National CCU Forum on 4 September provided a platform for all stakeholders to discuss the latest research, industrial applications and policy developments in the field. The forum was organised by Yagut Allahverdiyeva-Rinne (University of Turku) and Chunlin Xu (Åbo Akademi University), in collaboration with researchers from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the University of Helsinki and Tampere University.
The discussions highlighted a key message: Finland needs stronger national coordination to turn its scientific expertise and substantial biogenic CO₂ resources into industrial opportunities.
