The CCUS industry braces for rising political headwinds

The CCUS industry braces for rising political headwinds
15 April 2026
The global CCUS market is entering a decisive phase, shifting from ambitious announcements to execution shaped by policy, economics and regional dynamics.
What factors will determine which CCUS projects move forward and where the biggest opportunities and risks will emerge globally?
Access the condensed version of Energy Macro Report – CCUS Market Update 2026 to learn more about the latest market developments.
Deployment concentrated in economically viable projects, reducing the 2030 outlook to 175 Mtpa
Geopolitical instability introduces downside risk, with potential to push volumes below 150 Mtpa
Regional divergence is intensifying across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific
Storage, transport and supply chain integration remain key bottlenecks to FID