Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Industry

According to the IPCC, the industrial sector is responsible for over one-quarter of total global anthropogenic GHG emissions (after allocating electricity-related emissions to end-use sectors). Within manufacturing, the steel, chemical, and cement industries account for around 65% of these emissions. While energy efficiency, fuel switching, and emerging technological innovations can help reduce GHG emissions, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies can play a role for achieving deep decarbonization in the heavy industrial sectors, especially cement and petrochemicals.

However, large-scale commercialization and adoption of CCUS are unlikely to occur without substantial policy interventions. Thorough research and techno-economic analyses can guide policymakers in designing effective RD&D policies and programs to foster CCUS in manufacturing.

Global Efficiency Intelligence leverages its extensive knowledge of energy- and carbon-intensive industries to examine the technical and economic feasibility of CCUS worldwide. Our work assesses RD&D needs, challenges, and opportunities for CCUS adoption. In particular, we address sector-specific issues in cement, steel, chemical, and petroleum refining, offering a comprehensive view of CCUS deployment challenges and opportunities.