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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11 August 2026
CCS Facility Profile | Moomba CCS Project
This newly published project profile examines the Moomba CCS Project, a large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in South Australia’s Cooper Basin. Operated by Santos in partnership with Beach Energy, the project captures CO₂ associated with natural gas processing. Initially developed to store CO₂ from joint venture…
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FactsheetsMember Exclusive5 August 2026
Fact Sheet | China: Project Progress and Momentum in 2026
China is advancing its carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) efforts through large-scale integrated projects, transport infrastructure, and enhanced policy supports and technical standards. This factsheet highlights the latest CCUS developments in China and explores how the technology is becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s strategy to address…
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31 July 2026
London Climate Action Week 2026 | Scaling Carbon Management for Climate Action – Event Recap
As part of London Climate Week, the Global CCS Institute and Imperial College London hosted a public facing event, Scaling Carbon Management for Climate Action, which brought together climate and CCS experts to explore the role of CCS and engineered carbon management in achieving global climate goals. The convening explored…