Decisive Action on Scottish CO2 Transport and Storage Can Lock In Long-Term Growth and Jobs

Turner, Karen and Calvillo, Christian and Gonzalez-Martinez, Paulina and Katris, Antonios and Karim, Abdoul (2026) Decisive Action on Scottish CO2 Transport and Storage Can Lock In Long-Term Growth and Jobs. Centre for Energy Policy (CEP) University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

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Abstract

This insight brief highlights how early action to develop Scottish CO₂ transport and storage (T&S), anchored by the Acorn project, could deliver significant economic benefits while supporting UK emissions targets. The brief calls for clear government decisions, coordinated skills planning and long term policy support to unlock these opportunities.

ORCID iDs

Turner, Karen ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1144-5019, Calvillo, Christian ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5495-6601, Gonzalez-Martinez, Paulina ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2038-0066, Katris, Antonios ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9352-2307 and Karim, Abdoul ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9883-545X;