Policy

The future of carbon capture and storage (CCS) now hangs in a rather delicate balance. With the new US administration in place - a regime that, let’s say, views net zero goals with the enthusiasm of a cat facing a bath - there is an undeniable shift in momentum. While the Inflation Reduction Act remains intact for now, bolstered by the fact that undoing it would require a Herculean act of Congress, the prevailing sentiment in Washington has turned from cautious optimism to so

In today’s world, the importance of carbon management and environmental advocacy cannot be overstated. As we aim to build a sustainable future for our planet, it is essential for individuals and organizations to engage with carbon management practices. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or just starting on your journey, here are some tips to help you make a positive impact.

The Nature paper, ‘A prudent planetary limit for geologic carbon storage’, was authored by a group of heavyweight climate scientists, mostly from European universities and research institutions. It applies several limitations on subsurface carbon dioxide storage, calculating that this reduces possible storage from estimates of 10,000-40,000 gigatonnes in the scientific literature, to about 1,460 gigatonnes.

TINA is not just a name: it is a slogan and an investment strategy. There Is No Alternative (TINA) is a guide when the options before us look unappetising but necessary. And the same applies to energy technologies, particularly the unloved quartet of nuclear power, carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon dioxide removal, and hydrogen.

This month (January 2025), President-elect Donald Trump signalled his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, reigniting a contentious debate on climate policy.

Since 2020, the global hydrogen project pipeline has grown sevenfold, a reflection of the increasing recognition of hydrogen as a critical component in the clean energy transition. According to the latest report from the Hydrogen Council, the number of hydrogen projects has risen from 228 in 2020 to 1,572 in 2024, with investments rising from $90 billion to $680 billion during the same period.

ExxonMobil says carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) will be a $4 trillion market by 2050. Most reputable climate analysts find CCUS is essential to meeting our climate targets. Environmental groups, with a few honourable exceptions, loathe it. But perhaps the most important question is – can it make money, and how much?

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has proved capable of powering air travel. But can supply rise and cost fall fast enough to make SAF a major part of the aviation industry’s journey to net-zero emissions?

Energy, government and United Nations agencies agree that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an essential weapon in fighting climate change. The technology will be a central part of the debate at the COP28 conference starting in Dubai on November 30.

Adnoc announced on Wednesday one of the largest carbon capture projects in the Mena region. It will trap 1.5 million tonnes per year of climate-heating carbon dioxide from the Habshan gas processing plant, and store it safely and permanently underground.

The 28th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) that opens in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on November 30 has brought the usual flurry of diplomatic preparation—heightened this year by a surge in global temperatures and an outbreak of massive wildfires and extreme weather.