The UK North Sea offers substantial storage potential and there are currently twenty-seven CO2 appraisal and storage licences on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The UK’s oil and gas sector brings a strong foundation of well engineering expertise and innovation. Many of these technologies can be applied to CCS, but the CCS industry also faces unique challenges that require adaptation and, in some cases, entirely new solutions.
The CCS Wells Technology Roadmap provides clarity on where those challenges lie and which technologies are positioned to address them. Structured around key focus areas, the report profiles more than 60 emerging or existing technologies that are shaping the future of CCS wells. In addition, it highlights the current capabilities, uncovers technology gaps and identifies areas for future innovation.
Industry engagement played a central role in shaping the roadmap. Through workshops and interviews with operators and supply chain leaders, insights were gathered on successful deployments, technology limitations and future needs. This input directly informed the selection and assessment of technologies featured in the report.
While not exhaustive, the roadmap offers a curated view of relevant technologies and their commercial status. It also provides context on evolving industry guidance and regulatory considerations. The goal is to support better, faster and more informed decisions across CCS well design, development and operations.
The report was commissioned by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).