Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
On 1st February 2026, In the Union Budget 2026–27, the Government of India announced an outlay of Rs. 20,000 crore over 5 years to scale up Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies to help reduce industrial emissions and support India’s climate targets.
What is CCUS?
- Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) refer to a group of technologies that capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from industrial sources before it enters the atmosphere, and then either reuse it or store it permanently.
Three main stages:
- Capture: CO₂ collected from sources like power plants, steel and cement factories.
- Utilisation: CO₂ converted into useful products ....
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