Skylark is a Joint Industry Project (JIP) for advancing safety standards in carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline operations. As a collaborative initiative led by DNV, in conjunction with the UK HSE Science Division, Ricardo PLC and esteemed partners, Skylark is dedicated to addressing intricate challenges posed by CO2 pipelines. This project is instrumental in realizing the imperative need for substantial scaling up of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to rectify emissions overshoot by 2050.
Skylark is anticipated to span approximately three years starting 2024, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the complexities associated with CO2 pipeline operations. This includes enhancing the understanding of source characteristics, terrain effects on dense clouds, emergency response protocols, and operational issues such as venting.
This presentation will give an overview of the project objectives, along with a deep dive into one of the key study areas.