Insights from S&P Global on CCUS in 2026
Recent analysis from S&P Global highlights a turning point for CCUS. The sector is moving beyond early-stage ambition into a more mature, execution-focused phase as the energy transition evolves. Key insights: Market is maturing: Global carbon capture capacity has reached around 73 million metric tonnes per year, with nearly 1,300 projects in development, signaling strong […]
New UK regulations strengthen safety framework for CCUS and offshore hydrogen
The UK’s new regulations for CCUS and offshore hydrogen production came into force on 6 April 2026. The changes expand existing offshore safety frameworks and provide clearer rules for these emerging low-carbon sectors. The measures are set out in two legal instruments: the Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage and Offshore Hydrogen Production (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations […]
Norway and Belgium sign agreement to enable cross-border CO2 transport
Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement to facilitate infrastructure for transporting CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a key component of Europe’s climate strategy. The agreement was signed on 26 March 2025 at the Petroleum […]
Woodside Energy plans to resubmit Browse CCS plan under revised Australian environmental law
Woodside Energy plans to resubmit its carbon capture and storage (CCS) proposal for the Browse gas development following changes to Australia’s environmental approval framework under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), introduced last October. The company has stated that the withdrawal is procedural and reflects updates to the legislation rather than any […]
Webinar on mitigation of geomechanical risks for safe long-term CO2 geological storage
Updated on 30 April 2026 Missed the webinar? The recording is available here. Initial Announcement Ensuring the mechanical stability of CO2 storage sites over decades is a key challenge for safe and reliable carbon capture and storage. Changes in pressure, temperature and stress in underground formations can affect both reservoirs and caprocks, potentially compromising […]
Cool Planet advances construction of carbon capture demonstration plant at Holcim’s Höver
Cool Planet Technologies has announced that construction of its carbon capture demonstration plant at Holcim’s Höver cement facility in Germany is progressing, with assembly work now underway and major equipment deliveries complete. The plant, designed to capture up to 10,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, uses Cool Planet’s modular membrane‑based technology. All major prefabricated modules […]
EU approves €260 million funding for Kairos@C project in Port of Antwerp
The European Commission has approved a €260 million Belgian state aid package to support Kairos@C, a joint carbon capture and storage project by Air Liquide and BASF in the Port of Antwerp. The project aims to capture carbon dioxide emissions from existing industrial facilities in the Antwerp region, including plants producing hydrogen, ammonia and ethylene oxide, […]
Sustaera reports efficiency breakthrough in direct air capture technology
US-based company Sustaera reports a performance milestone in its direct air capture (DAC) technology, saying that it can significantly reduce the cost of carbon removal projects. The company states that its proprietary electro-thermal approach pulls CO2 from the air at three to five times lower capital costs than alternative methods and demonstrates operational efficiencies three […]
Prinos CO2 Storage Project Positions Greece at the Forefront of Carbon Storage in Southern Europe
Greece has reached a defining moment in its energy transition with the licensing of the Prinos CO2 storage project, placing the country as the third in the EU (after the Netherlands and Denmark) with approved geological carbon storage sites. Located in the Kavala Gulf in the northeastern Aegean Sea, the project repurposes a depleted offshore […]
California Resources prepares for first carbon dioxide injection at Elk Hills CCS project
California Resources Corporation’s carbon management subsidiary, Carbon TerraVault, is preparing to commence carbon dioxide injection at the Elk Hills carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Kern County, California. According to the company, the project has moved from concept to execution over the past year, with first CO2 injection expected in spring 2026, pending final […]