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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Multimedia7 February 2026
Webinar | CO₂ Shipping Opportunities and Prospects for CCS Projects
On 2 February, the Global CCS Institute hosted a webinar exploring the rapidly growing role of CO₂ shipping in global carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment. Shipping is steadily emerging as an attractive alternative for CO₂ transport, offering economic advantages over long‑distance pipeline transport as well…
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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…