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WCCUS Awards

2026 Call for Nominations

The World CCUS Conference (WCCUS) is pleased to announce the launch of the WCCUS Awards, recognising outstanding innovation and leadership accelerating the deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) worldwide.

As global net-zero pathways require rapid and scalable implementation of CCUS, these awards aim to highlight transformative ideas and bold actions that move the industry forward.

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1. WCCUS Breakthrough Technology Award

Purpose

To recognise a breakthrough innovation that significantly advances CCUS technology, deployment, integration, or impact.

Eligibility

Evaluation Focus

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2. WCCUS Rising Leader Award

Purpose

To recognise an exceptional young professional accelerating CCUS through novel ideas, entrepreneurship, technical innovation, or implementation leadership.

Eligibility

Evaluation Focus

Nomination Requirements

Nominations must not exceed four (4) pages
(excluding references and CV) and must include:

1. Executive Summary (max ½ page)
Clear description of the innovation or contribution and its significance.

2. Scientific and Technical Basis
Evidence supporting the validity and originality of the work.

3. Demonstration or Early Application
Examples of pilot projects, field application, technology readiness level (TRL), or implementation outcomes.

4. Track Record of Nominee(s)
Relevant achievements, publications, leadership roles, or entrepreneurial activity.

5. Peer-Reviewed Evidence
At least two peer-reviewed publications OR equivalent independent technical validation supporting the idea.

6. References
3 letters of endorsement

7. AI Use Declaration
A brief statement describing the role of AI tools (if any) in preparation of the nomination materials.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Key Dates

Call for Nominations Opens

1 March 2026

Submission Deadline

31 May 2026

Award Ceremony

At WCCUS 2026

Selection Process

Why These Awards Matter

The WCCUS Awards are established to:

Award recipients will be honoured during the plenary session of WCCUS 2026 and featured in official conference communications.

Submission Process

All nominations must be submitted electronically through the official WCCUS Awards portal administered by EAGE. Submission link, detailed instructions and the possibility for inquiries are available here:

On behalf of the World CCUS Conference Board of Directors, we warmly invite nominations from across the global CCUS community. Together, we recognise those accelerating the path to net zero.

WCCUS Award Committee Co-Chairs
Philip Ringrose & Tao Yang

Nomination form

Nominee
Nominator
All fields are mandatory *

Executive Summary & Technical Core
 

Proof of Impact
Demonstration/Early Application *
 
 

Evidence & Endorsements
Peer-Reviewed Evidence (2 files are mandatory) *

Letters of Endorsement (3 files are mandatory) *

Compliance & AI Transparency
All fields are mandatory *
Nominee
Nominator

Executive Summary & Technical Core
 

Proof of Impact
Demonstration/Early Application *
 
 

Evidence & Endorsements
Peer-Reviewed Evidence (2 files are mandatory) *

Letters of Endorsement (3 files are mandatory) *

Compliance & AI Transparency

Nomination form

Nominee
Nominator
All fields are mandatory *

Executive Summary & Technical Core
 

Proof of Impact
Demonstration/Early Application
 
 

Evidence & Endorsements
Peer-Reviewed Evidence (2 files are mandatory)

Letters of Endorsement (3 maximum)

Compliance & AI Transparency

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