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The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute

A bold new initiative

The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (Global CCS Institute) is a bold new initiative aimed at accelerating the worldwide commercial deployment of at-scale CCS.

Announced by the Australian Government in September 2008, the Global CCS Institute was formally launched in April 2009 and became an independent legal entity in July 2009.

Recognising the important contribution CCS can make in ameliorating climate change, the Australian Government has committed AUD$100 million annual funding for the Global CCS Institute. This will ensure the ongoing success of this independent authority on CCS.

Already the Global CCS Institute has received unprecedented international support, with more than 20 national governments and over 80 leading corporations, non-government bodies and research organisations signing on as foundation members or collaborating participants.

Unique experience and expertise

The Global CCS Institute will draw together information, knowledge and expertise to build a much-needed central base.

It will play a pivotal role in facilitating the development and deployment of safe, economic and environmentally sustainable commercial-scale CCS projects.

The Global CCS Institute will advise on the technologies that will capture, transport and store emissions, and provide expert insight on the costs and benefits of carbon solutions and the operational and legislative requirements needed to achieve success.

It will work collaboratively with governments, non-government bodies and the private sector to build confidence in CCS and help drive the international momentum needed to provide a solution to the urgent problem of climate change.

The Global CCS Institute is both unique and essential, as we take critical steps towards a global low emission future.