Financing CCUS at scale: how to mobilise private capital

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has been grabbing the recent attention of governments and financiers as both look to balance policy and investment goals. Recent financial investment decisions of major projects show promise in a sector that is gaining momentum, but its future success depends on viable business models and effective risk allocation across the value chain.  

In this context, Financing CCUS at scale is the IEA’s latest report on what it takes to move CCUS projects from the drawing board to operation. The report investigates the distinctive economic and financial characteristics of CCUS projects, and the impact of business models on commercial viability. It examines how CCUS projects have been financed to date, including the roles of public support and finance structures.  

Building on this analysis, the report identifies priorities for risk mitigation and allocation, drawing on evidence from recent financial investment decisions, project structures and the emerging operational track record of CCUS projects. Based on these insights, the report provides targeted recommendations for policymakers on how to design policy, regulatory and financial frameworks that can more effectively crowd in private capital. 

The report draws on expert interviews from leading financial institutions. The launch event will feature important findings from the report and perspectives from practitioners in field.