Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a way of reducing emissions by capturing carbon dioxide from industry and storing it safely underground, rather than releasing it into the atmosphere. This CCS 101 page brings together clear, easy-to-understand information on what CCS is, how it works, and why it matters. The factsheets below are designed for anyone looking for a straightforward starting point with options to go a little deeper if you want to learn more.
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News3 February 2026
Institute’s Dr Xiaoliang Yang Explores CCUS Collaboration Between China and GCC Countries in New Energy Transition Book
Dr Xiaoliang Yang has contributed to a new book, China and Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Partnerships Towards Economic and Energy Transition (Routledge), authoring a chapter on “Challenges and Opportunities in CCUS: Synergizing Efforts in China and GCC Countries” with Abdullah Alkhedhair and Abdullah Alabduly. The book examines China-GCC…
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1 February 2026
Submissions for the 2026 Technology Compendium Now Open
Does your organisation have a CCS technology that’s ready to be showcased to the world? The Global CCS Institute is now shaping its flagship 2026 Technology Compendium, and we want to hear from you. Published annually, the Compendium features commercially available CCS technologies, as well as technologies in advanced development, giving readers a clear view of the…
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MultimediaMember Exclusive30 January 2026
Where are we with the Procurement & T&S Challenges of CO₂ Capture Projects
On 20 January, the Institute held a member webinar, “Where are we with the procurement and T&S challenges of CO₂ capture projects?”, delivered by our member Ramboll. Several CCS projects experienced slowdowns in 2025…