據世界能源網6月19日報道，作為向低碳化邁進的重要舉措，石油巨頭殼牌公司宣布計劃從2024年到2025年每年投資高達10億美元用于氫能和碳捕集與封存（CCS）技術。

殼牌公司下游主管Huibert Vigeveno強調了加強政策和監管支持以促進這些技術發展的必要性。Vigeveno以美國的《通貨膨脹削減法案》（IRA）為例，該法案為綠色氫能生產和CCS項目提供稅收減免和補貼。

雖然沒有透露資金分配在氫能和CCS方面的具體細節，但Vigeveno提到了荷蘭的氫能1號項目，該項目是一個氫能生產設施，將從殼牌的海上風電場獲取能源。然而，殼牌關于氫能計劃的進一步信息尚待揭示。

殼牌的投資策略優先考慮難以減排的行業，包括生物燃料和電動汽車，這些行業兼具盈利與碳減排的雙重優勢。該公司認識到向低碳未來的過渡不會呈線性發展，但殼牌的目標是在整個能源轉型過程中成為一個具備彈性和盈利能力的投資案例。

展望未來，預計殼牌公司將在2024年初公布其能源轉型戰略的最新進展，概述其應對氣候變化和實現長期可持續目標的全面方案。

吳奇之 編譯自 世界能源網

原文如下：

Shell Commits $1 Billion to Hydrogen and CCS Investments

In a significant move toward decarbonization, oil giant Shell has announced its plan to invest up to $1 billion annually in hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in 2024 and 2025.

The capital expenditure will primarily target regions such as Northwest Europe, the Middle East, and North America, where Shell has an existing presence, policy support is in place, customer demand is expected to be strong, and a pathway to profitability is visible.

Huibert Vigeveno, Shell’s Downstream Director, emphasized the need for stronger policy and regulatory support to foster the development of these technologies. Vigeveno cited the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the United States as an example, which offers tax credits and subsidies for green hydrogen production and CCS projects. The IRA provides tax credits of up to $3 per kilogram of green hydrogen produced, supporting the commercial viability of such initiatives.

While specific details regarding the proportion of funding allocated to hydrogen and CCS were not disclosed, Vigeveno mentioned the Holland Hydrogen 1 project in the Netherlands as a hydrogen production facility that would source its energy from a Shell offshore wind farm. However, further information regarding Shell’s plans for hydrogen remains to be seen.

Shell’s investment strategy aligns with its aim to prioritize hard-to-abate sectors, including biofuels and electric vehicles, where profitable opportunities for emission reduction exist. The company recognizes that the transition to a low-carbon future will not follow a linear path, but Shell aims to position itself as a profitable investment case throughout the energy transition process.

Looking ahead, Shell is expected to provide an update on its energy transition strategy in early 2024, outlining its comprehensive approach to addressing climate change and achieving long-term sustainability goals.