RWE, the UK’s leading electricity generator, has launched its pioneering Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) education workbook. This initiative is designed to inspire young people into the possibilities within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and how they can directly support the skills required in a decarbonised energy system.

At the forefront of our educational outreach, RWE is proud to engage with schools across the UK, starting with Secondary School, Louth Academy, Lincolnshire. The debut of our CCS workbook aims to inspire and educate students about power generation, the causes of CO2 emissions, and methods to reduce their release into the atmosphere. The programme introduces students to the role of carbon capture and storage in industrial processes and how it supports combating climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon future.

The Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) workbook is a comprehensive educational tool that introduces students to the fundamentals of carbon capture and storage technology and includes interactive activities, real-world case studies, and detailed insights into RWE's decarbonisation plans.

Corrine Barry RWE East Coast Net Zero Director delivered the programme alongside team members working on  RWE’s Carbon Capture projects ,  She commenting on the activity, “I would like to thank the teachers and students at Louth Academy for their enthusiasm and engagement in our programme.  Educating the next generation is essential as we advance our CCS initiatives. Our journey towards decarbonising RWE’s UK gas power stations is just the beginning and this workbook is an exciting step towards raising awareness and developing the skills needed for a sustainable workforce and future.”

The collaboration with Louth Academy marks the beginning of RWE's wider educational outreach efforts. The school will be the first to benefit from hands-on learning experiences provided by the CCS workbook, offering students a unique opportunity to understand the complexities and potential of carbon capture technology.

RWE is committed to expanding its educational partnerships, with plans to introduce the CCS workbook to more schools throughout the UK in the coming months. This initiative is part of a broader effort to raise awareness of careers in the energy sector and spark curiosity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

RWE is developing the Staythorpe Carbon Capture project, alongside three other CCS initiatives located at its existing power stations in Pembroke and Great Yarmouth, in addition to a potential new-build generating plant in Stallingborough, equipped with Carbon Capture technology. For information about RWE’s decarbonisation projects, visit here.