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 management policy frameworks in the Middle East. This policy, introduced by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), demonstrates a strong strategic understanding of the role of CCUS in enabling industrial decarbonisation while sustaining the economic competitiveness of energy-intensive sectors.
The commentary highlights details tied to:
- The policy architecture and the institutional framework of the General Policy on Carbon Capture
- Infrastructure and transport system operator design
- Commercial business models
- Liability and storage governance
- Carbon certification, pricing and marketing integration
The Global CCS Institute welcomes the adoption of the General Policy on Carbon Capture. Download the full commentary on the policy update below.
Policy Update – General Policy on Carbon Capture in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE
