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What is PAS 247:2025 Carbon-abated electricity – Monitoring and quantification of carbon-capture, transportation & storage - Specification about?
PAS 247 specify requirements for monitoring and measurement of carbon-abated electricity for thermal power plants equipped with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
Who is PAS 247:2025 Carbon-abated electricity – Monitoring and quantification of carbon-capture, transportation & storage - Specification for?
- CCS fossil fuel thermal power plants and their value chains
- Companies with carbon neutrality needs
- Governmental authorities
What does PAS 247:2025 Carbon-abated electricity – Monitoring and quantification of carbon-capture, transportation & storage - Specification cover?
With the aim of the standard being the basis for third-party certification and eventually becoming an ISO standard, this standard provides the method against which an organization could be certified.
The PAS covers the methodology to quantify carbon-free equivalent electricity resulting from fossil fuels thermal power plants equipped with CCS and specifications for metering and monitoring systems for CCS.
NOTE: To avoid any duplication with ISO 14067 and any other carbon footprint standard, PAS 247:2025 does not define the carbon intensity of electricity (e.g. gCO₂e/kWh).
Why should you use PAS 247:2025 Carbon-abated electricity – Monitoring and quantification of carbon-capture, transportation & storage - Specification?
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Clarity: it defines a clear and consistent method for measuring and verifying carbon-abated electricity from thermal power plants using CCS technologies. It outlines where and how measurements should be taken, helping users navigate technical processes with precision and confidence.
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Alignment: it supports national and industry goals by aligning with the UK’s Clean Power by 2030 targets and broader decarbonization strategies. It complements existing environmental standards and can be integrated into certification and labelling schemes.
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Credibility: it enhances trust in carbon dioxide removal claims by introducing a technically agnostic process that supports third-party verification. This strengthens the integrity of emissions reporting and future carbon trading mechanisms.
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Scalability: it provides a foundation for expanding CCS adoption by de-risking measurement practices and supporting consistent outcomes across an evolving energy sector. This is especially valuable as the UK leverages its large carbon storage capacity to scale solutions across heavy-emitting industries.
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Mitigate impacts of global warming: contributes to emissions reduction by supporting the deployment of CCS, one of the few viable technologies for decarbonising fossil fuel thermal power plants and hard-to-abate sectors like shipping, aviation, and heavy industry.
What has changed?
Some corrections needed to be made in Annexes B and C of PAS 247:2025 so this is an updated version of the standard.