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CCS Extends Its Reach Beyond Oil and Gas

Nov 8, 2023
Explore the increasing adoption of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in various sectors and industries. Learn about the different applications and emerging innovative solutions for CCS. Discover the challenges of transportation and storage of captured carbon dioxide and the need for advanced monitoring technologies. Examine the role of CCS in achieving net zero emissions and the importance of policy interventions for its global implementation.
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  • CCS is experiencing significant growth in investment as key industries utilize the technology to reduce emissions in hard-to-abate sectors.
  • Transportation and storage infrastructure pose challenges for the scalability of CCS, limiting its potential impact on carbon reduction.

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Carbon capture and storage experiencing rapid growth

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has seen significant growth as investment in the technology has more than doubled year on year. The total capacity of CCS projects under development has increased by 44%, reaching 244 million tons per annum. Key industries such as oil, gas, cement, and hydrogen are driving this growth, utilizing CCS to reduce emissions. CCS is becoming a preferred carbon abatement strategy, especially in hard-to-abate sectors. However, there are challenges in terms of infrastructure, transportation, and storage, which could limit scalability.

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