Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS)

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) involves the capture, utilisation and storage of carbon. This is particularly crucial in industrial sectors where complete decarbonisation using renewable energy sources is not feasible.

For example, in cement production, about two-thirds of emissions are chemically induced and cannot be sufficiently reduced even through the use of non-fossil energy sources. Additionally, biogenic CO₂ (e.g. from from pulp mills) can serve as a raw material for the chemical industry.

In energy-intensive industries such as steel and cement production, CCUS can help capture, store and even reuse significant amounts of CO₂ from production processes. This not only reduces the environmental impact but also supports the transition to a low-carbon economy.