What's Next for Carbon Capture Technology?

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) were the words on everyone’s lips a couple of years ago, as most big oil majors began to invest heavily in the technology to support decarbonisation efforts. However, as the first large-scale projects get off the ground, greater criticism has emerged around the technology.

Governments and private companies worldwide view CCS as a clear means of decarbonising hard-to-abate industries, but many scientists and industry experts are worried that the expensive technology will not be as effective as everyone had…