Decarbonising Energy Systems at Scale: Learning by Doing in CCUS
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (24 May 2026) | Viewed by 859
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global transition to sustainable energy systems is imperative to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At this pivotal moment, numerous Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects are transitioning from their conceptual stages to reality, and the global CCUS market is experiencing a surge in activity, with CO2 capture capacity expected to increase significantly by 2030. Because of significant investments and technological advancements, these projects are beginning to demonstrate their potential to substantially reduce carbon emissions.
This Special Issue aims to capture the momentum and insights from these groundbreaking developments.
We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore advancements, challenges, and future directions in these critical areas.
Topics of interest include the following:
- Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS): Techniques and technologies for capturing CO2 from industrial processes and power generation, methods for CO2 utilisation in various applications, and strategies for long-term storage in geological formations.
- Integration and Implementation: Case studies and models for integrating CCUS technologies into existing energy systems, policy frameworks, and economic analyses.
- Environmental and Social Impacts: Assessments of the environmental benefits and potential social implications of deploying CCUS technologies at scale.
Dr. Ben Wetenhall
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- commercial deployment of CCUS and hydrogen
- scaling low-carbon energy technologies
- energy transition and system integration
- operational learning and innovation diffusion
- knowledge and capacity building
- sustainable infrastructure implementation
- socio-technical systems evolution
- policy and learning in energy transitions
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