Danish American Research and Innovation Network on Carbon Removal and CCUS

This project strengthens research collaboration between Denmark and the United States in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). By facilitating structured knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement, it aims to accelerate innovation and technology deployment in line with Denmark’s 2030 and 2050 climate goals.

The initiative includes virtual and in-person activities, beginning with online meetings to establish relationships, followed by delegation visits between Denmark and California. These visits will feature workshops, stakeholder meetings, and participation in key conferences such as the INNO-CCUS Annual Conference and the West Coast CDR Conference. Post-delegation meetings and follow-up activities, including articles and webinars, will ensure sustained collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

Anchored by INNO-CCUS (DTU Chemistry) and Clean – The Danish Environmental Cluster on the Danish side, the project partners with Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL), and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) in the US. The network is closely aligned with Denmark’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US Department of Energy (DoE) and aims to strengthen strategic research ties between leading institutions in both countries.

Beyond fostering partnerships, the project will advance technology readiness levels (TRL 3-7) in CCUS/CDR, laying the groundwork for further research collaborations, funding applications, and researcher exchanges. Potential funding sources include the CET Partnership, the US National Science Foundation (NSF), DOE programs, and EU Horizon initiatives. The project also explores establishing a structured exchange program for Danish and US researchers to deepen long-term collaboration.

By bringing together top research ecosystems and innovation clusters, this initiative enhances Denmark’s role in international carbon management efforts while contributing to the global acceleration of CCUS and CDR solutions.