Publications

Read the Institute's report on Carbon Management in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

NDCs outline the actions and efforts countries are making to reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Designed to ensure that the Paris Agreement targets remain on track, countries must submit their NDCs to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change secretariat (UNFCCC) every five years.

With the next submission interval due in February 2025, carbon management can be valuable in supporting forthcoming decarbonisation strategies.

This report, titled "Carbon Management in NDCs: Collation, Assessment and a Path Forward", authored by the Institute's Senior International Climate Change Policy Lead, Noora Al Amer, provides readers with key insights on the topic, including:

• A brief overview of NDCs, outlining what may inform their development
• The state of play of carbon management  in the international policy landscape, with a snapshot of perspectives from G7 and G20 countries
• An assessment of carbon management in current NDCs
• The role climate finance can play in advancing carbon management technologies

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Read the Global CCS Institute's brief unpacking key COP29 outcomes as they relate to carbon management.

Held in Baku, Azerbaijan, COP29 marked a pivotal moment in advancing carbon management, carbon markets, and climate finance as key components of the global response to climate change. The developments at COP underscored the growing recognition that achieving global climate goals requires not only scaling carbon management technologies but also ensuring that the benefits of these solutions are accessible and inclusive, considering the sustainable development of all countries.  

Titled "Key COP29 Outcomes for Carbon Management and Insights for Inclusive and Sustainable Development", this latest brief, authored by the Institute's Senior International Climate Change Policy Lead, Noora Al Amer, outlines:

• Decisions and guidelines tied to the development of a global carbon market 
• What the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance can mean for carbon management
• Enhanced collaboration across governments globally, illustrated through efforts such as the Carbon Management Challenge
• Relevant UNFCCC response measures and work plans

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Explore the Institute’s Latest Report: "CO₂ Storage Permitting Process in the European Union: A Guide"

Dive into the complexities of CO₂ storage permitting with this new guide, which outlines the process and main features of applying for carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage permits in the European Union (EU).

This essential resource is designed to support governments, industry, and stakeholders in navigating the intricate legal, regulatory, and procedural landscape of CO₂ storage, aiding in the large-scale deployment of CCS.

The report provides:

• Insights into EU CCS Frameworks: Explore how the EU CCS Directive and other legislation shape the environmentally safe geological storage of CO₂, alongside considerations for national and international laws.
• Key Trends and Best Practices: Learn from the experiences of leading CCS projects, such as Porthos and Longship, to identify opportunities for streamlining storage permitting processes.
• Critical Components for Success: From risk management and stakeholder engagement to monitoring, environmental impact assessment and financial security, the report breaks down essential elements of CO₂ storage applications.
• Recommendations for Collaboration: Understand how cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing can improve permitting efficiency and facilitate the growth of CCS across Europe.

Authored by the Institute’s Head of Public Affairs, Ellina Levina. Inspired, and supported with valuable information and comments by Stijn Santen (EBN), assisted by feedback provided by Willem-Jan Plug (Porthos project),  Lena Wammer Ostgaard (IOM Law), Marie Kristine Steen (Danish Energy Agency), and significant contributions from Global CCS Institute colleagues Anhar Karimjee, Alex Zapantis, Guloren Turan, Ian Havercroft, Bernardene Smith, Daniela Peta, and Mathilde Blanchard. Edited by Wendy Wells and designed by Creative Instinct.

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Read the Institute’s latest report that covers the status of CCS policy, legal and regulatory regimes globally, and identifies key trends across jurisdictions.  

The report, titled “Thought Leadership - CCS Policy, Legal and Regulatory Review” provides: 

• An overview of global carbon capture and storage (CCS) policy, legal and regulatory developments over the past two decades, and the status of CCS governance regimes, across the four main global jurisdictions – the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Middle East and Africa  

• Insights into global and regional trends over recent years, including initiatives by governments to support the large-scale deployment of CCS. 

• Insights on the current challenges to the large-scale deployment of the technology from a policy, legal, regulatory, and commercial perspective. 

Authored by the Institute’s Bernardene Smith, Errol Pinto, Mathilde Blanchard, Nabeela Raji, and Callum Murfet, the report is ready for you to download today.

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Titled “Long-term Stewardship and Liability: A Balanced Approach to Legal Certainty and Site Transfer for Geologic CO₂ Storage”, read this latest publication exploring issues related to long-term liability transfer and ideas for addressing and mitigating them. 

Authored by Ian Havercroft, General Manager of Knowledge and Analysis with the Global CCS Institute, and Chiara Trabucchi, Principal with Fiori LLC, the report proposes a liability risk management framework that accomplishes the dual purpose of creating legal certainty and ensuring that jurisdictions accepting transfer of geologic storage sites are adequately resourced.   

The report further addresses: 

• The value of fostering public trust as CCS storage projects get underway 
• The risks associated with applying broad liability relief for CO₂ storage operators, particularly as it relates to moral hazard 
• The benefit of providing clear and prudent risk management frameworks that support the transfer of CO₂ storage sites to jurisdictional authorities 
• Financial frameworks which can safeguard against the possibility of transferring future costs associated with storage sites to jurisdictional authorities accepting site transfers

This publication was produced through the support and contributions offered by the Global CCS Foundation and the Environment Defense Fund. Download your copy today.

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Our next report in the series addresses “CCUS in the Indian Cement Industry: Policy and Financing Frameworks.” This report builds on the previous one, which analysed potential cement-sector emission clusters and onshore and offshore geological storage resources in India and discusses policy, legal, regulatory, and financing frameworks necessary for the effective deployment of CCUS in the Indian cement industry. 

Co-authored by the Global Cement and Concrete Association, the Clean Energy Ministerial CCUS Initiative and the Global CCS Institute, the report identifies: 

• Areas where current legal and regulatory frameworks in India could be enhanced/developed to support CCUS 
• Options to accelerate financial support for CCUS deployment  
• Potential international financing opportunities  
• International collaboration opportunities around CCUS 
• and more.  

This publication was produced through the support and contributions by the Global CCS Foundation. Download your copy today: 

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Read the Institute's latest publication titled "Business Models for CCS Hubs: Challenges and Opportunities with a Focus on MENA".

The development of CCS hubs to facilitate large-scale CCS developments is emerging in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and so too are new business models to support this further.

The report provides:

• An analysis exploring the various business models that can be applicable to the MENA region
• A look at the opportunities for CCS hub development in MENA
• Highlights of the policy and regulatory landscape that are supporting  CCS projects in MENA
• Recommendations that could support CCS growth and business model development

This publication – which was initially prepared for the Circular Carbon Economy Regional Collaboration initiative – covers a range of countries in the MENA region where CCS activities and interest is present, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco.

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Read the Institute’s flagship CCS Technology Compendium titled “State of the Art: CCS Technologies 2024”. 

Released annually, the Compendium showcases the latest carbon capture and storage technologies that are available on the market. Featured in the 2024 edition are over 120 state of the art CCS offerings.  

Developed by the Institute’s Carbon Capture Technologies Lead, Hugh Barlow and Shahrzad Shahi, alongside over 60 technology providers, the Compendium provides readers with: 

• Insights into the latest CCS advancements and solutions 
• Details on performance and applications of new CCS technologies 
• A snapshot of the range of industries where available technologies are being applied 

Serving as a platform to discover innovations across the full CCS value chain, the Compendium further supports interested CCS project developers in transforming their CCS ambitions into action, inching us closer to climate neutrality.  

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With CCUS ambitions growing in France, read the Institute’s publication on the topic, titled “The Status of CCUS in France: Present & Future Opportunities”. 

In an effort to tackle industrial emissions and enhance its climate objectives, France has published a national CCUS strategy outlining key targets and proposed frameworks, illustrating the potential trajectory of CCUS development in the country. To further support the CCUS strategy, establishing and identifying CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure will be critical. 

This brief, co-authored by the Institute and GE Vernova, highlights: 

• The current state of CCUS policy and regulatory development in France 
• CCUS targets in the country 
• A look at the proposed CO2 transport and storage framework, as highlighted in the French CCUS Strategy 
• A snapshot of CCUS projects in the country 

Along with unpacking CCUS opportunities and challenges in France, the brief also outlines bilateral and multilateral collaborations and parentship that can steer the country’s CCS efforts further. 

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Titled “COP 29 Half-Time: CCS Developments in International Climate Change Policy”, read the Institute’s latest publication highlighting the outlook for carbon capture and storage on the international stage.

Globally, carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is being increasingly recognised as a needed climate change mitigation tool, and the outcomes, discussions and negotiations at the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference has steadily begun to reflect that.

The Bonn Conference serves as a half-way point ahead of COP – which is set to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan this November –  and consists of intense negotiations on a range of key climate issues where alignment, resolutions and progress are sought. Top of the agenda this year at Bonn was climate finance, along with discussions on NDC progress and linkages with technology development.

Authored by the Institute’s Senior International Climate Change Policy Lead, Noora Al Amer, read this brief for the latest highlights on:

• CCS related outcomes following the Bonn Climate Change Conference
• Key international multi-lateral agreements that will shore up CCS further
• An outlook on the COP29 Presidency and beyond
• Key recommendations

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Download this new report, co-authored by the Institute, titled "CCUS in the Indian Cement Industry: A Review of CO2 Hubs and Storage Facilities".

India’s economic growth has been substantial over the last two decades, much of which can be attributed to rapid industrialisation. India’s cement industry is the second largest globally and has played an important role in the country’s economic ascent.  

Concurrently, tackling rising CO2 emissions in the country – 5.8% of which can be attributed to cement production – will be key, and CCUS can play a central role in that effort. 

This report was funded by the Global CCS Foundation, whose mission is to increase the impact of carbon capture and storage to help achieve a net-zero world. It is the first in a series of reports developed in collaboration with the Clean Energy Ministerial CCUS Initiative and Global Cement and Concrete Association.  

The publication assesses and highlights:  

• Opportunities for CCS to decarbonise the cement industry in India.  
• Subsurface data gaps, which will be important to address in India – along with other countries with emerging economies – where CCS can play a critical role in decarbonising industry  
• Potential CCUS hub ecosystems in India 
• Transport and storage costs through a techno-economic analysis, and more 

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The United States must rapidly deploy a portfolio of climate mitigation technologies, including application of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology across broad sectors of the economy, to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Net-zero models indicate much of the carbon dioxide (CO2) captured by new CCS and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects will rely on new CO2 pipelines linking capture facilities to permanent storage sites. The current network of CO2 pipelines in the United States is insufficient. 

In a recent $500 million funding announcement for safe and reliable carbon dioxide transportation systems, the US Department of Energy Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Brad Crabtree said, “To successfully achieve our climate goals, it is critical to ensure that we have adequate infrastructure in place to accommodate the growing volumes of carbon dioxide over the next 25 years that we must capture from industrial facilities, power plants, and future direct air capture projects and then transport to geologic formations for permanent storage.” 

Although 2050 is nearly 30 years away, CO2 transportation infrastructure needs to be built now to scale up carbon management in line with US net-zero targets. CCS is available today and if we start building new CO2 pipelines now, we can connect CO2 capture facilities to CO2 storage sites to meet our climate change goals. 

Read the Institute’s thought leadership report titled, “Building Our Way to Net Zero: Carbon Dioxide Pipelines in the United States” which provides facts about: 

• Why the world needs to mitigate CO2 emissions 
• Why CO2 pipelines are vital infrastructure required to address climate change 
• The legal and regulatory state of play of CO2 pipelines in the US 
• Pipeline safety, risks, and best practices 
• The need for community engagement 

This report was authored jointly by the Global CCS Institute and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) with collaboration from the Great Plains Institute, University of Texas, Bureau of Economic Geology, and Process Performance Improvement Consultants, LLC. 

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