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Dive into our reports and publications for the latest thinking on CCS. Explore trusted research shaping decisions across policy, investment, and deployment.
Cost of CO2 Storage
The Global CCS Institute’s latest report, Cost of CO₂ Storage, explores how geological and operational factors influence storage costs. It finds that boundary conditions (whether a reservoir behaves as an open or closed system) are the key determinant, shaping the economics of CO₂ storage and informing scalable, cost-effective deployment strategies.
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14 October 2019
Waste-to-Energy with CCS: A pathway to carbon-negative power generation
Rising populations and living standards increase municipal waste and energy demand. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) converts waste into electricity and heat, while integrating CCS can make it zero or negative emissions. This Perspective by David T. Kearns explains WtE, its climate impact, and the potential of CCS to enhance its environmental benefits.
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14 August 2019
Lessons and Perceptions: Adopting a Commercial Approach to CCS Liability
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.
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24 May 2019
The LCFS and CCS Protocol: An Overview for Policymakers and Project Developers
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.
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2 April 2019
Policy priorities to incentivise large scale deployment of CCS
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.
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14 March 2019
Bioenergy and Carbon Capture and Storage
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.
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11 February 2019
Financing BECCS in developing countries
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.
