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Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage


Utilization

Captured carbon dioxide can be utilized for the development of fuels, plastics, chemicals, and materials necessary for the built environment. Carbon dioxide is also used for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) to increase the productivity of an oil reservoir.
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Limits to Paris Compatibility of CO2 Capture and Utilization

2022
Scholarly Work
Kiane de Kleijne, Steef V. Hanssen, Lester van Dinteren, Mark A.J. Huijbregts, Rosalie van Zelm, Heleen de Coninck
This paper finds that for a CCU technology to be Paris Agreement compatible by 2030, it has to have low GHG emissions from CO2 capture and conversion, replace a GHG-intensive substitute, and in most cases lead to permanent storage.

Regulations for carbon capture, utilization and storage: Comparative analysis of development in Europe, China and the Middle East

2021
Scholarly Work
Hao Zhang
This article proposes regulatory changes that are necessary for facilitating the CCUS supply chain at the domestic and regional level in Europe, China, and the Middle East.

S. 2263 – Sustainable Skies Act

2021
Proposed Legislation
U.S. Congress
This bill would allow a business tax credit though 2031 for each gallon of qualifying sustainable aviation fuel used by a taxpayer.

Analysis and recommendations for European carbon dioxide utilization policies

2019
Scholarly Work
A. Castillo Castillo, A. Angelis-Dimakis
The main contribution of this paper is to outline potential benefits of policies to foster the production and uptake of CO2-derived products such as methanol, polyurethane and mineral construction aggregates.

Novel carbon capture and utilization technologies

2018
Scientific Report
Group of Chief Scientific Advisors, European Commission
This scientific opinion, delivered to the European Commission, describes the role of carbon capture and utilization in the framework of the instruments which the EU adopted to meet its international climate change mitigation commitments.

Congressional Testimony of Ernest J. Moniz

2020
Hearings and Testimony
Ernest J. Moniz
Testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing to examine the challenges and opportunities for large-scale carbon management.

Clearing the Air: A Federal RD&D Initiative and Management Plan for Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies

2019
Think Tank Report
Energy Futures Initiative
This report provides a set of recommendations and detailed implementation plans for a 10-year, $10.7 billion research, development, and demonstration initiative in the United States to bring new pathways for technological CDR to commercial readiness.

Congressional Testimony of Steven E. Winberg, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy U.S. Department of Energy

2020
Hearings and Testimony
Steven E. Winberg
Testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing to examine the challenges and opportunities for large-scale carbon management.

Capturing Investment: Policy Design to Finance CCUS Projects in the US Power Sector

2020
Scholarly Work
Julio Friedmann, Emeka R. Ochu, Jeffrey D. Brown
This study attempts to answer the question: What are the specific US policy design parameters that could provide investors and lenders with net cash flows that are both high enough and certain enough to attract private capital to CCUS projects?

Buildings as a Global Carbon Sink? A Reality Check on Feasibility Limits

2020
News/Commentary
Francesco Pomponi, Jim Hart, Jay H. Arehart, Bernardino D’Amico
This commentary reflects on the capacity of global forests to supply bio-based building materials that store carbon as a climate solution.

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