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June 11, 2025
Carbon storage unlocked: Lessons from Norway, Denmark, and subsurface risks to watch
As many countries around the world actively invest in CCUS projects, Taiwan can draw on experiences of early adopters like Norway and Denmark to advance carbon storage practices and strengthen environmental risk management.
June 09, 2025Carbon storage unlocked: Malaysia’s CCS market valued at $250 billion, draws cross-border interest
Malaysia’s parliament passed the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill (CCUS Bill) in March 2025, with a plan to establish a dedicated agency to build out the industry’s market and supply chain.
February 06, 2025Malaysia to submit Carbon Capture Bill to parliament in March
To achieve its net-zero target, the Malaysian government is adopting various carbon reduction technologies, with carbon capture set to present a development draft in March to help hard-to-decarbonize industries transition.
January 20, 2025Google embraces biochar for carbon removal, partners with Indian, US startups
The tech giant Google recently revealed long-term agreements with Indian startup Varaha and U.S.-based Charm Industrial, with plans to buy the equivalent of 200,000 tons of biochar carbon credits by the end of 2030.
January 15, 2025Building materials could remove 1.6 billion tons of CO2 per year
Building materials can be carbon sinks, with impressive carbon sequestration potential. Recent studies show that using carbon-storing materials could remove 1.66 billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere each year.
December 24, 2024Singapore’s innovation turns concrete into carbon storage solution
Singapore has developed a 3D printing technology that not only produces concrete with better carbon sequestration capabilities but is also stronger and more durable than traditional materials.
June 03, 2024Rystad Energy identifies Malaysia as key emerging hub for CCS in Asia-Pacific region
Malaysia is among the hubs in the Asia-Pacific region rapidly emerging as key players in the carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector, according to Rystad Energy.
May 21, 2024Japan passes new legislation to facilitate CCS implementation
Japan passed a law on May 17 to establish a permit system for business operators, facilitating the implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage technology, which captures carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and stores it deep underground.
May 13, 2024Shell accused of selling 200 million of “phantom carbon credits”
Energy giant Shell is accused of selling "phantom carbon credits" through a Canadian carbon capture project, which not only generated an additional revenue of 200 million Canadian dollars (about 140 million USD) but captured only half of the amount claime
April 25, 2024EU offers $30 million for carbon removal project proposals
The European Commission has announced a $30 million call for proposals to provide funding support for carbon removal projects in the region.