Publications

Liability is often viewed as a barrier to CCS deployment. This report uses analysis and interviews to show CCS liabilities are familiar and manageable, presenting solutions for investors and operators. It examines lifecycle and climate-related risks, and highlights government, industry, and insurance roles in managing liabilities, offering guidance for policymakers and stakeholders.

The Global CCS Institute released a report on California’s new CCS protocol, summarizing its regulations for developers and policymakers worldwide. Compared with incentives like 45Q, the protocol creates opportunities for CCS deployment. It supports projects reducing emissions from bioethanol, hydrogen, crude, and global direct air capture initiatives.

CCS is vital for climate goals, enabling deep emissions cuts in steel, cement, and chemicals. Combined with bioenergy, it delivers negative emissions essential for Paris targets. Yet, current policies lag. This paper outlines priorities to scale CCS, stimulate investment, and reviews lessons from existing large-scale projects.

Despite decades of climate negotiations, CO2 levels continue to rise. The Paris Agreement goals of limiting warming to below 2°C contrast sharply with the shrinking carbon budget. Carbon dioxide removal is essential, with BECCS emerging as a leading solution for negative emissions and decarbonising high-emission industries.

Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) removes CO2 by capturing and storing emissions from biomass use, especially bioethanol production. As transport decarbonises, demand for bioethanol will rise. Integrating CCS enables negative emissions. Climate finance and Brazil’s leadership are critical to scaling bioethanol with CCS globally.