Global carbon capture and storage infrastructure expands

The carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) sector is transitioning from demonstration projects to a growing infrastructure business. As of July 2025, 734 commercial CCS facilities were either in operation or under development, with total capture capacity in the pipeline increasing to 513 million tons per annum.

Regional developments highlight a shift toward offshore capabilities. In Europe, dedicated CO2 transport-and-storage projects doubled between 2023 and 2024. In Asia, CNOOC commissioned China’s first offshore CCUS project at the Enping 15-1 oilfield, which is expected to inject over 1 million tons of CO2 over the next decade. In the Americas, Petrobras’ Santos Basin project reinjected 14.2 million tons of CO2 into pre-salt reservoirs in 2024.

In the United States, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed new regulations for CCUS and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects. Following mandates from SB 905, these regulations aim to support project deployment while ensuring safety, monitoring, and financial responsibility for geologic carbon storage. The proposal includes requirements for implementation, monitoring, reporting, and emergency response to manage the risks associated with carbon gas leaks. The public comment period for these regulations remains open until December 14, 2026.