Publication

Europe faces a paradox with respect to coal supply security: it is a reliable fuel, with ample reserves but climate policy will not allow for its continued use unless it can be transformed into 'clean' fuel. This Policy Brief summarizes findings on the development and application of specific tools for energy security in the coal sector produced by the SECURE project. It identifies the potential risks throughout the value chain for coal-based electricity and heat production, followed by policy recommendations to deal with the uncertainties of the carbon capture, transport and storage (CCTS) value added chain.