The goal of Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) Forum is to reduce carbon emissions and help mitigate climate change while allowing for the continued use of fossil fuels. It is considered a bridging technology that can contribute to achieving climate targets while renewable energy sources are further developed and integrated into the energy mix. Governments, industries, and researchers worldwide are exploring and investing in CCUS technologies as part of their efforts to address climate change and achieve sustainable energy systems.
NITI Aayog, through its consultative report, has refocused the discussion on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries like Thermal Power, Steel, Cement, Oil and Gas, and Chemicals using Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage as a central strategy.
Key Sectors where CCUS is vital for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors like steel, cement, and petrochemicals, which are essential for India’s economy.
Indian Federation of Green Energy has taken below initiative on CCUS:
- IFGE had organized a meeting on CCUS on 27th Sep 2023 with Govt. officials, technology experts, and industrialists.
- IFGE had a discussion on CCUS on 16th Jan 2024 with prominent industrialist and technology experts.
