Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
India is the 3rd largest emitter of CO2 in the world with estimated emissions 2.6 Gtpa (2019)
Key elements of CCUS Framework
-
Regional hub and cluster models need to be establishes to drive economies of scale
-
CCUS policy based on Carbon credits/incentives, to promote CCUS sector in India
-
Preferential procurement in Government tenders for low carbon or carbon abated products
-
Incentivize carbon capture by establishing regulated emission levels & allowances
-
Protection of communities and jobs especially in sector affected by clean energy regulations
-
De-risk CCUS projects by limiting CO2 liability/ownership in the value chain & monitor through MVA.

Source: PIB
What's new?