Decarbonization
The Global Rise of CCS and CCUS

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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) are no longer fringe technologies — they are becoming central pillars of industrial decarbonization. As governments and companies face mounting pressure to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2050, the deployment of CCS/CCUS projects has accelerated worldwide. From chemicals to energy, industries are embracing carbon capture as a critical lever to reduce emissions.

CCS and CCUS are becoming indispensable tools in the global race to net zero. (Source: ©  kanesuan - stock.adobe.com)
CCS and CCUS are becoming indispensable tools in the global race to net zero.
(Source: © kanesuan - stock.adobe.com)

The rise of CCS and CCUS is here! At a time when decarbonization is no longer optional and hard-to-abate industries are under immense pressure to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 – industrial players are adopting Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as well as Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies to slash their carbon emissions.

A recent report by the Global CCS Institute, a leading global authority on carbon capture and storage, titled ‘Global Status of CCS 2025’ shares that since its last Global Status Report a year ago, the number of facilities in operation has risen to 77 from 50, while the total number of facilities in the development pipeline has increased to 734 from 628. It adds that the increase in projects reflects how governments and companies are staying the course in progressing this critical technology despite geopolitical headwinds in some regions.