Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS): An Imperative to Reach Net Zero Emission

The International Energy Agency (IEA) defines Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) as a group of technologies for capturing of CO2 from large and stationary CO2 emitting sources, such as fossil fuel based power plants and other industries.

CCUS’ Role in Decarbonisation

CCUS can contribute to decarbonization and transition to clean energy systems in following ways:

• Hard-to-abate Sectors: CCUS offers the only known technology for the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify CO2 intensive sectors such as steel, cement, oil & gas, petrochemicals & chemicals, and fertilizers.
• Low Carbon Hydrogen Economy: CCUS is expected to play a major role in enabling the hydrogen economy in ....