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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News19 May 2026
CCS Facility Profile | Brevik CCS
Read the facility profile on Brevik CCS, operated by Heidelberg Materials. Located in Norway, Brevik CCS is currently the world’s largest CO2 capture facility and represents a major milestone in industrial carbon capture. Concrete is the largest…
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Insights18 May 2026
Policy Update | General Policy on Carbon Capture in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Read the Institute’s commentary on the General Policy on Carbon Capture in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The release of the General Policy on Carbon Capture in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi represents an important milestone as the first of its kind in the evolution of carbon…
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FactsheetsMember Exclusive12 May 2026
Regional Policy Update | Potential Implications of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan on CCUS
Read the Institute’s latest regional policy update exploring the potential implications of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP). China’s 15 FYP represents a critical policy framework shaping the country’s climate and energy transition in the period (2026-2030) as it works toward its first major climate milestone to peak carbon emissions before…