ClassNK issues approval for wind assisted LCO2 carrier

(Apr 23 2026) The Approval in Principle (AiP) is for a Liquified CO2 carrier installing the ‘Wind Challenger,’ a hard sail wind propulsion system, jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Samsung Heavy Industries.


UKCCSRC awards £70k funding to seven projects

(Apr 21 2026) The call received a high number of applications and the UKCCSRC funded seven projects, covering five research themes.


Atlas maps carbon storage opportunities across Eastern Canada

(Apr 21 2026) The Atlas delivers a comprehensive regional assessment of carbon dioxide storage potential across Quebec and Atlantic Canada, providing detailed analysis of storage opportunities, costs, and geological risks to support the develo...


Korean Institute improves carbon capture performance with lasers

(Apr 20 2026) The Korea Institute of Materials Research (KIMS) has developed a technology that improves carbon dioxide adsorption performance by up to 75% by precisely controlling the internal structure of metal-organic skeletons (MOFs) with lasers.


CCUS Hub Study identifies five Asia-Pacific hub sites and welcomes new partners

(Apr 20 2026) The CCUS Hub Study is investigating the technical and commercial feasibility of common infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region as an emissions reduction option for hard-to-abate industries (primarily steelmaking).


UK Minister marks pre-launch of CCSA Workforce and Skills paper

(Apr 17 2026) Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks MP, delivered the keynote speech at a parliamentary event hosted by Luke Myer MP, where the CCSA pre-launched its updated Workforce and Skills Position Paper with case studies showcasing workfo...


NYK and Hokkaido Electric Power begin onboard carbon capture demonstration

(Apr 16 2026) Under an MoU the companies will start a demonstration project in Tomakomai, Japan, related to onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) technologies to decarbonise maritime transport.


2040 milestones for Europe to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050

(Apr 16 2026) A study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) concludes the EU Green Deal is realistic and it will ultimately make the continent stronger and more independent from oil and gas crises.


BEL Valves to supply Indonesia’s first CCS Project

(Apr 15 2026) The UK based valve and actuation specialist has won its first CCUS contract in a multi-million-pound deal in Indonesia.


H2NorthEast submits bid to East Coast Cluster selection process

(Apr 15 2026) The carbon capture-enabled hydrogen production facility being developed in Teesside has signed an MoU with Northern Gas Networks (NGN) to pursue opportunities to provide low carbon hydrogen to industrial end users across North East England.


TOYO signs MoU with SLB OneSubsea on CCS collaboration

(Apr 15 2026) The companies aim to combine their respective strengths to develop "optimised and highly feasible system solutions" for subsea CCS projects, primarily in Japan and Southeast Asia.


Metropolitan CCS Joint Venture granted drilling approval off Japanese coast

(Apr 15 2026) The joint venture between INPEX and Kanto Natural Gas Development has received approval from Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry to conduct exploratory drilling offshore Kujukuri along the east coast of Chiba Prefecture.


South Korea to preempt international standards for ship carbon capture technology

(Apr 14 2026) The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has launched the 'Onboard Carbon Capture Device (OCCS) International Standard Development Council' with domestic stakeholders.


Third CO2 transport vessel added to Northern Lights fleet

(Apr 10 2026) Northern Phoenix is purpose-built for the safe and efficient transport of liquefied CO2 from Yara to storage in the North Sea.


Atlas analyzes US suitability for natural gas power with CCS

(Apr 10 2026) A new national atlas from Great Plains Institute provides a comprehensive analysis of the suitability of areas across the United States to support natural gas-fired power generation with carbon capture and storage (NG + CCS).



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Issue 110 - Mar - Apr 2026

CCUS in the U.S.: Texas carbon management Roadmap .. Webinar report: project updates from Tenaska, Geostock Sandia and Vault 44.01 .. ExxonMobil’s second project in Louisiana Consortium advances UK integrated CCS shipping facility .. Xodus: Carbon c.....