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Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) has emerged as a pivotal component of China’s carbon neutrality strategy. Momentum has been building since the country’s commitment in 2020 to peak CO₂ emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. Both state-owned and large-scale private enterprises are rapidly advancing CCUS projects across various sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, coal-chemicals, and cement production.

China now stands among the major economies with integrated megaton-scale CCUS projects in operation. Nonetheless, the absence of a clearly defined legal and regulatory framework for CO₂ geological storage in China adds uncertainties to this progress. This regulatory gap analysis for China’s CO₂ geological storage draws on lessons from the US, the EU and Australia, and the work of the International Energy Agency, the World Resources Institute and the Global CCS Institute.

It will assist international project developers in understanding China’s regulatory landscape for CO₂ geological storage projects and provide domestic policymakers and researchers with insights to enhance and refine regulatory frameworks. The success of CCUS implementation in China will not only determine the success of the country’s climate commitments but also impact the global deployment of this critical climate mitigation technology.

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This high-level insight stems from a meeting organised by the Global CCS Institute and its select members in Düsseldorf on 31 January 2024.

The report reflects the Federal Government’s announcement of 26 February 2024 that unveiled key points of the upcoming and long awaited carbon management strategy, marking a crucial step on the country’s decarbonisation pathway.

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Developed in partnership with Ciaotech-PNO Group, read the Institute's latest publication titled, "From Proposals to Reality: How EU Funds Can Help Jump-Start CCS Projects".

This report provides an overview of EU funds that can support CCS deployment, and also serves as a guide for CCS project developers interested in accessing funds by highlighting award criteria, funding rate, funding success stories and other relevant information. Authored by the Institute's Mathilde Blanchard (Senior Policy Lead, Knowledge and Analysis) alongside Chrysavgi Kostoula (Innovation Consultant - Project Manager) and Andrea Rausa (EU Funding Coordinator) with Ciaotech-PNO Group, seven EU funds are assessed, including:

• Horizon Europe
• Innovation Fund
• Connecting Europe Facility - Energy
• Recovery and Resilience Facility
• Just Transition Fund
• InvestEU
• LIFE Programme

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The Global CCS Institute is pleased to announce that the Global Status of CCS 2023 report is now available in Arabic.

The report documents important milestones for carbon capture and storage (CCS), its status across the world, and the key opportunities and challenges the technology faces. The report also includes detailed analyses of the global project pipeline, international policy, carbon markets, carbon removals, and the evolution of storage.

The status report provides a global snapshot of CCS progress, highlighting the rapid development of CCS across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the UK, and the MENA region in 2023.

Download the PDF of the Global Status of CCS 2023 report in Arabic below.

For the Executive Summary in Arabic click here.

To view the interactive Global Status of CCS Report website in English, click here.

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During the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) held between 30 November and 12 of December 2023, all Parties to the UNFCCC came together to evaluate climate mitigating efforts that have been put in place to limit global warming whilst assessing ways to strengthen climate targets.

The Institute was on the ground in Dubai as an official Observer to follow closely the negotiations process, engage in CCS relevant discussions, as well as host and take part in several side events related to CCS and carbon management.

In this newly released report authored by the Institute's Senior Policy Adviser on International Climate Change, Noora Al Amer, we highlight significant developments for CCS that emerged this year during COP28, assessing the way forward for net-zero targets and international climate policy.

The report further unpacks:

• The outcomes of the carbon management high-level roundtable co-hosted by the COP28 UAE Presidency with Carbon Management Challenge (CMC)
• Where CCS fits in the UAE Consensus, the Paris Agreement’s first global stocktake outcome
• References to CCS included in the Mitigation Action and Implementation Work Programme (MWP) Decision
• The launch of the Global Decarbonization Accelerator (GDA) to speed up the energy transition and drastically reduce global emissions
• The launch of the Cement and Buildings Breakthrough as part of the Emirates Breakthroughs
• Opportunities for youth engagement on energy topics, including CCS

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Read the Institute's thought leadership report titled "CCS in Europe – Regional Overview" which maps the latest policy and regulatory frameworks developed and tested in Europe, the main funding mechanisms available for CCS developers at the EU and national level, as well as success stories of early CCS projects.

The momentum for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is continuing to build in Europe, where 119 commercial-scale CCS facilities are in various stages of development, and the importance of this technology in mitigating climate change and achieving EU climate targets is increasingly acknowledged.

Despite many European countries having made important advancements on the path to CCS deployment, more work is needed to reach our shared climate goals.

Authored by the Institute’s Ellina Levina (Senior Finance and European Affairs Manager), Mathilde Blanchard (Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor – Europe) and Bruno Gerrits (Regional Business Development Manager - Europe), this publication provides readers with detailed information and key insights on a wide range of topics, including:

• The European Commission’s action plans referring to the Fit for 55 Package, the Green Deal Industrial Plan, the long-awaited EU industrial carbon management strategy and the Sustainable Carbon Cycles
• EU funds and state aid guidelines driving CCS deployment across Europe
• Supportive policy and financial frameworks improving the business case for CCS projects
• CO₂ infrastructure projects in Europe
• Bilateral agreements, declarations and memoranda developed on CCS in the region

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The Western Australian (WA) LNG Jobs Taskforce commissioned the Global CCS Institute and CSIRO to undertake a study into the potential for developing Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) hubs in the state of Western Australia, Australia. This Executive Summary presents the study’s key findings.

Key findings from the study included:

• CCUS is critical to achieving net zero
• CCUS is currently the only technologically viable option to decarbonise a number of existing emissions-intensive industries including gas processing, aluminium refining, cement and fertiliser production
• CCUS is a globally tested, safe and established method for decarbonisation and is already being established globally through government and industry partnerships
• WA has the capacity to store not only its own carbon, but that of other emitters— including overseas carbon emitters who are already seeking carbon storage options
• WA has large-scale emissions-intensive industries that are clustered in areas where CCUS hubs can play an important part of the emissions reduction portfolio
• WA has industries that contribute to emissions but also has infrastructure with the potential to be leveraged or repurposed for CCUS hubs
• WA has an existing workforce with the skills and experience to develop CCUS hubs—which will secure jobs for the existing workforce and develop a skilled workforce for WA
• WA CCUS hubs would support cross-sector collaboration towards decarbonisation including the co-location of hydrogen and ammonia industries
• WA CCUS hubs have the potential to attract significant overseas investment to the WA economy and enhance economic relationships with regional partners

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Reaching global climate goals will require a massive scale-up of CCS.

This report and executive summary outlines the state of CCS across the globe in 2023 and the benefits of scaling up CCS for the future.

The status report provides a global snapshot of CCS progress, highlighting the rapid development of CCS across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the UK, and the MENA region in 2023.

To download the full 2023 Global Status of CCS Report PDF please download it using the button below.

To download the two-page Executive Summary click here.

For more info, visit: https://status23.globalccsinstitute.com/

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Read the Institute's thought leadership report titled "CCS Legal and Regulatory Indicator 2023" which offers an in-depth analysis of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to CCS in 56 jurisdictions.

Following the growing recognition of CCS as an essential climate mitigation solution, over the last two decades several jurisdictions around the world have implemented effective legal and regulatory regimes aimed at facilitating CCS activities and scaling up the technology. Developed by the Global CCS Institute, the CCS Legal and Regulatory Indicator (LRI) assesses the key factors needed to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for CCS.

Authored by the Institute’s Principal Consultant Policy, Legal and Regulatory, Ian Havercroft, and Consultant Legal and Regulatory, Nabeela Raji, this publication is the 3rd formal edition of the Institute's LRI, providing readers with detailed information, including:

• An updated snapshot of LRI scores from nations worldwide
• A clearly-defined methodology for undertaking a regular assessment, and comparisons of national legal and regulatory developments
• Key trends and issues influencing the development of CCS-specific law and regulation
• Progress of legal and regulatory developments, as well as gaps and opportunities, emerging across Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas

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Read the Institute's thought leadership report titled "The Investment Case for CCS: Policy Drive and Case Studies", which highlights available policy tools supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS) investment and provides key insights into what is necessary to accelerate capital flows.

Over the past two years, there have been significant policy and regulatory developments aimed to reduce GHG emissions, notably the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the United States and the EU’s Fit for 55 package. The introduction of strong and decisive policies and regulations has led to an exponential increase in the announcement of CCS investments, improving the business case for CCS projects.

Authored by the Institute’s Principal Consultant Finance, Selim Cevikel, and Deputy Principal Consultant CCS Technologies, Jerrad Thomas, this thought leadership report provides readers with an overview on:

• The economic value of CCS and the policy toolbox needed to drive demand for CCS applications, including associated risk factors
• Key policy drivers supporting CCS development in United States, the European Union and Japan

The report also includes three case studies assessing:

• Clean hydrogen and ammonia production
• Midwest CCS CO₂ hubs
• CCS in power generation

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The Global CCS Institute is pleased to publish its flagship CCS technology compendium titled State of the Art: CCS Technologies 2023.

The compendium showcases a wide range of commercially available CCS technologies, providing readers with insights on the latest advancements made globally.

In this second annual release – led and coordinated by the Institute’s Matthew Loughrey, Hugh Barlow and Shahrzad Shahi – the compendium provides an overview of over 70 technologies and solutions, along with details surrounding key benefits and relevant facts and figures tied to the innovations highlighted.

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Read the Institute’s publication titled ‘CCS Milestones on the Road to COP28’, which uncovers international and national policy actions and discussions taken ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28).  

With COP28 being held from 30 November-12 December in the United Arab Emirates, carbon capture and storage (CCS) saw multilateral attention during the first half of 2023. However, improvements related to the coherence of CCS remain, particularly as opportunities to facilitate the deployment of the technology grows during this critical decade of action.  

Authored by the Institute’s Senior International Climate Change Policy Adviser, Noora Al Amer, this report highlights and assesses a number of milestones reached ahead of COP28 as it relates to CCS, including:  

• The release of the IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report, that marked CCS as an option to reduce emissions from industry. The report will support and inform the first Global Stocktake at the upcoming COP28. 
• The latest political positioning on CCS issues, including through the Carbon Management Challenge and G7 and G20 activities 
• The IEA’s Credible Pathways to 1.5°C Report, released in April 2023, which puts an emphasis on the need for CCS to tackle emissions from the energy sector  
• The outcomes of the Bonn Climate Conference, where CCS was addressed formally in negotiation rooms                      

Opportunities to support and inform CCS and climate discussions at COP28 are ongoing for governments, industry players, ENGOs, civil society organisations and relevant stakeholders. Download the report today to get up to date on the latest details. 

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