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Removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is widely expected to play a key role in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. But this will only be effective for slowing climate change if the CO2 can be stored securely and indefinitely.

PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has reached the final investment decision (FID) on Carbon Capture and Storage Project (CCS) at the Arthit gas field. This milestone marks Thailand’s first CCS development, paving the way for the technology to play a

The world’s largest ocean-based carbon removal facility is scheduled to begin construction in late September at Tuas Port, Singapore. U.S. startup Equatic.

Germany’s government cabinet has adopted a draft law to allow and promote the large-scale buildup of carbon storage and transport infrastructure in Germany.

Sarawak has announced its Energy Transition Policy (SET-P), becoming the first state in Malaysia to introduce a comprehensive strategy of this kind. The policy sets out seven key directions for low-carbon energy development.

BHP, the world’s largest mining company, announced a partnership with leading steel and energy companies to assess the feasibility of establishing a regional CCUS hub in Asia on August 11.

Japanese heavy industry firm Kanadevia announced a partnership with Taiwan’s Liang Lian Industries to jointly construct spherical liquefied CO2 storage tanks on July 22. The collaboration targets carbon storage projects in Southeast Asia.

On July 14, the Singapore government announced that three companies, Keppel, PacificLight Power (PLP), and YTL PowerSeraya, have been awarded funding to conduct CCS feasibility studies.

Seiko Epson, the Japanese electronics company, is developing a small carbon capture unit roughly the size of an office printer.

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.