Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is a key enabling technology for achieving deep decarbonization across industries. It involves capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) either from concentrated sources like industrial flue gases or directly from ambient air, known as Direct Air Capture (DAC). Once captured, CO₂ can be either utilized—as a feedstock to produce green methanol, synthetic fuels, carbonates, or even in agriculture—or stored permanently in underground geological formations.CCUS plays a vital role in reducing emissions from hard-to-abate sectors such as power generation, steel, cement, and chemical industries. It also supports carbon-negative strategies when coupled with bioenergy (BECCS) or DAC technologies, helping compensate for residual emissions and align with global net-zero goals.Among its key features, CCUS systems are increasingly modular, scalable, and can be co-located with renewable energy systems to reduce operating costs and carbon intensity. As carbon pricing and carbon border regulations (e.g., CBAM) take hold globally, CCUS is becoming both a compliance tool and a strategic driver for low-carbon competitiveness.
