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The “3D” industrial pilot aims to demonstrate an innovative process for capturing CO2 from industrial activities (the DMX™), currently operational at ArcelorMittal’s Dunkirk site. Supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program, the project seeks to validate replicable technical solutions for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). It is driven by a consortium that includes TotalEnergies, ArcelorMittal, Axens, and IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN). The paper will present the results from research focusing on social acceptance, led by TotalEnergies and with the collaboration of ERM and SYSTRA. A two phased methodology was employed. The first analysed the context and stakeholders’ perceptions through literature review and interviews with them (35 persons contacted, 30 interviewed among the principal groups of stakeholders identified). The second phase of the study involved forming a Civil Exploration Committee (CEC), comprising a selection of these stakeholders with the main ambition to strengthen dialogue on the technology and its deployment and co-construct an effective information and communication system for the future phases of the project 3D. Five CEC sessions were planned on different themes, co-defined with stakeholders (installation, visit of the demonstrator, landfill/storage, employment/training, safety/environment). These works done with stakeholders showed that the territory of Dunkirk offers good conditions for the development of the project 3D in terms of political support and industrial dynamics (energy and hub projects around the port, existing of the industrial ecosystem), which is positive in terms of social readiness. They also reveal positive elements for the social acceptance, because the interviewed stakeholders have trust in the Consortium and the technology of CCUS to fight climate change and believe that the project will bring economic and reputational benefits to the territory. In addition, participants of the CEC also recognized the efforts made by the Consortium to engage dialogue with them and appreciated the format of this committee. Nevertheless, some factors, such as the lack of knowledge on CCUS, the concerns about CO2 storage and local risks or the decline of the participation within the CEC may challenge this acceptance and must have been considered with attention. This papers also presents how these challenges are addressed for the preparation of the future dialogue strategy of the Consortium.

3D: From Social Readiness to Social Acceptance

Resource Key: TK4JDE6Y

Document Type: Conference Paper

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Author:

  • Guillaume Marchand
  • Lolita Troïlo
  • Stéphane Jouenne
  • Fabrice Devaux
  • Vania Santos Moreau
  • Vicent Pudys

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Place: Calgary, Canada

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Date: 20-24 October 2024

Language: en

The “3D” industrial pilot aims to demonstrate an innovative process for capturing CO2 from industrial activities (the DMX™), currently operational at ArcelorMittal’s Dunkirk site. Supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program, the project seeks to validate replicable technical solutions for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). It is driven by a consortium that includes TotalEnergies, ArcelorMittal, Axens, and IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN). The paper will present the results from research focusing on social acceptance, led by TotalEnergies and with the collaboration of ERM and SYSTRA. A two phased methodology was employed. The first analysed the context and stakeholders’ perceptions through literature review and interviews with them (35 persons contacted, 30 interviewed among the principal groups of stakeholders identified). The second phase of the study involved forming a Civil Exploration Committee (CEC), comprising a selection of these stakeholders with the main ambition to strengthen dialogue on the technology and its deployment and co-construct an effective information and communication system for the future phases of the project 3D. Five CEC sessions were planned on different themes, co-defined with stakeholders (installation, visit of the demonstrator, landfill/storage, employment/training, safety/environment). These works done with stakeholders showed that the territory of Dunkirk offers good conditions for the development of the project 3D in terms of political support and industrial dynamics (energy and hub projects around the port, existing of the industrial ecosystem), which is positive in terms of social readiness. They also reveal positive elements for the social acceptance, because the interviewed stakeholders have trust in the Consortium and the technology of CCUS to fight climate change and believe that the project will bring economic and reputational benefits to the territory. In addition, participants of the CEC also recognized the efforts made by the Consortium to engage dialogue with them and appreciated the format of this committee. Nevertheless, some factors, such as the lack of knowledge on CCUS, the concerns about CO2 storage and local risks or the decline of the participation within the CEC may challenge this acceptance and must have been considered with attention. This papers also presents how these challenges are addressed for the preparation of the future dialogue strategy of the Consortium.

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