Ways of Capturing and Recovering CO2: Technological, Environmental and Economic Challenges for Quebec

Today, the fight against climate change, triggered by the increase in CO² emissions, represents an unprecedented challenge on a global scale. Following the Paris Conference (COP 21), Quebec set itself the goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the climate challenges and the international consensus, and moving towards a competitive and sustainable economy with a low carbon footprint. By 2030, Quebec has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 37.5% below 1990 levels. To achieve this, a broad range of government initiatives have been put in place to stimulate technological innovation in emissions reduction and CO2 recovery. A government consultation was launched in autumn 2019, for the  Electrification and Climate Change Plan (ECCP).

In this context, the Plan proposes pragmatic measures that will enable Quebec to remain a leader in the fight against climate change. Key elements will be at the heart of the ECCP, including support for industries and businesses in the development of new sectors such as the bioeconomy, and carbon taxation as a means of transforming the economy. These measures will be based on two (2) pillars: mitigation of climate change and adaptation to the impacts of climate change. The development of innovative solutions for capturing and converting CO² into polymers, biofuels, chemicals and CO² recycling systems is becoming a pressing and inescapable challenge for Quebec's most polluting manufacturing companies.

In addition to the technical and economic challenges, the carbon value chain in Quebec needs to be structured by integrating the aspects of accounting, regulation and the distribution of carbon credits between the various players in the chain.

It is in this perspective that the CRIBIQ and the Pôle de recherche et d'innovation en matériaux avancés (PRIMA Québec), in collaboration with the Université Laval et the Polytechnique Montréal engineering university, are organizing this conference entitled: "CO² Capture and Recovery: Technological, Environmental and Economic Challenges for Quebec". The aim of this event is to take stock of the various technologies for capturing and converting CO² into value-added products and the market opportunities for the Quebec economy.

This event is targeted at manufacturers, researchers, managers, engineers, equipment manufacturers, consultants and students with an interest in the carbon value chain in Quebec.

**PRIMA Québec members can benefit from the member rate by requesting a promotional code at the following e-mail address: info@prima.ca**

See the program.