Technology report
About CCUS
Playing an important and diverse role in meeting global energy and climate goals
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage, or CCUS, is an important emissions reduction technology that can be applied across the energy system.
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CCUS technologies involve the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from fuel combustion or industrial processes, the transport of this CO2 via ship or pipeline, and either its use as a resource to create valuable products or services or its permanent storage deep underground in geological formations.
CCUS technologies also provide the foundation for carbon removal or "negative emissions" when the CO2 comes from bio-based processes or directly from the atmosphere.
CCUS technologies also provide the foundation for carbon removal or "negative emissions" when the CO2 comes from bio-based processes or directly from the atmosphere.
Last updated Jan 11, 2022
Key findings
Global pipeline of commercial CCUS facilities operating and in development, 2010-2021
OpenNet zero targets drive new momentum for CCUS
Strengthened climate goals and new investment incentives are delivering unprecedented momentum for CCUS, with plans for more than 100 new facilities announced in 2021. CCUS technologies will play an important role in meeting net zero targets, including as one of few solutions to tackle emissions from heavy industry and to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Although recent progress is encouraging, the planned pipeline of projects would fall well short of delivering the 1.7 billion tonnes of CO2 capture capacity deployed by 2030 in the Net Zero by 2050 scenario.
Analysis
Technology report
CCUS around the world
Featured pilot, demonstration, and early stage projects
Flagship report
CCUS in Clean Energy Transitions
Tracking report
Direct Air Capture
Tracking progress 2020
Tracking report
CCUS in Power
Tracking progress 2021
Tracking report
CCUS in Industry and Transformation
Tracking progress 2021
Commentary
Carbon capture in 2021: Off and running or another false start?
Tracking report
Hydrogen
Tracking progress 2021
Events
10 Sep 2021 11:00—13:00
CCUS in Nigeria Workshop: Facilitating Nigeria’s Energy Transition through CCUS Development
24 Sep 2020 11:00—11:45
CCUS in Clean Energy Transitions: ETP Special Report
25 Jun 2020 10:00—11:00
Understanding the cost of reducing water usage in coal and gas-fired power plants with CCS
16 Jun 2020 16:00—17:00
Deployment of bioenergy combined with carbon capture and storage or utilisation (BECCS/U)
Latest news
Pathway to critical and formidable goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 is narrow but brings huge benefits, according to IEA special report
The world needs to build on the growing momentum behind carbon capture
A rapid rise in battery innovation is playing a key role in clean energy transitions
B20 and IEA call on the G20 to accelerate clean energy transitions for a resilient economic recovery
Reports
Our work
Founded in 1991, the remit of the GHG TCP is to evaluate options and assess the progress of carbon capture and storage, and other technologies that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions derived from the use of fossil fuels, biomass and waste. The aim of the TCP is to help accelerate energy technology innovation by ensuring that stakeholders from both the public and private sectors share knowledge, work collaboratively and, where appropriate, pool resources to deliver integrated and cost-effective solutions.
