Carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS): policy framework and deployment mechanism in India

CCUS is key to ensuring sustainable development and growth in India, particularly for the production of clean products and energy, leading to an Atmanirbhar Bharat. This report explores the importance of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage as an emission reduction strategy to achieve deep decarbonisation from the hard to abate sectors. The report outlines broad level policy interventions needed across various sectors for its applications. As, India has updated its NDC targets for achieving 50% of its total installed capacity from non-fossil based energy sources, 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030 and taking steps towards achieving Net Zero by 2070, the role of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) becomes important as reduction strategy to achieve decarbonisation from the hard-to abate sectors.