STATE OF CO_2 CAPTURE AND SUBSURFACE STORAGE ACTIVITIES IN GERMANY

摘要

The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) is the greatest carbon emitter in Europe and is responsible for ～ 3.4% of the world's total fossil fuel-based carbon emissions. In the Kyoto Protocol and national climate protection programs Germany has committed to substantial reductions of CO_2 emissions. Because of the German government's priority on sustainable energies and reduction of fossil energy consumption, R&D activities on CO_2 capture and subsurface storage have so far played only a minor role. These activities are, however, increasing and several projects have been launched recently.