Forecasting the role of CCS in Asia–Pacific to 2050
Andrew Taylor A *A
Andrew is the Head of Advisory, APAC for Xodus Group. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and 20 years of experience in the energy sector. He has worked across most forms of traditional and new energy and most stages of the project lifecycle. |
Abstract
Due to high concentrations of CO2, the Asia–Pacific (APAC) region is one of the most significant influences on the world’s ability to achieve net zero. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is widely considered one of the most effective technology choices for CO2 reduction and will be key to the future of APAC’s emissions outlook. However, mixed progress with the development of projects has raised questions on the potential scale of CCS contribution to CO2 management. Some CCS projects which initially sparked excitement failed to materialise, while others have faced substantial technical challenges. This paper examines the anticipated trajectory of CCS in APAC for the key milestones of 2030, 2040 and 2050 – critical benchmarks for measuring progress in the energy transition.
Keywords: APAC, carbon capture and storage, CCS, CCUS, decarbonisation, emissions, energy transition, net zero.
