Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies are increasingly recognised as essential tools to support the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries and other hard-to-abate sectors.
An analysis published earlier this year by Carbon Herald explores the outlook for CCUS technologies in 2026, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges facing the sector as governments and industries accelerate their climate action efforts.
According to the analysis, CCUS solutions are expected to play an important role in reducing emissions from sectors such as cement, steel and chemicals, where alternatives such as electrification are not always feasible. At the same time, the deployment of these technologies will depend on factors such as investment, infrastructure development and supportive regulatory frameworks.
In this context, research and innovation initiatives are essential to advance carbon management solutions and support the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
The Horizon Europe project STEROPE contributes to these efforts by developing innovative pathways to convert captured industrial CO₂ emissions into sustainable fuels, supporting the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries and transport sectors.
Read the full article:https://carbonherald.com/whats-next-for-carbon-capture-utilization-storage-ccus-in-2026/