{"id":3304,"date":"2025-08-28T12:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/?p=3304"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:07:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:37:42","slug":"indias-ccus-mission-a-strategic-push-toward-net-zero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/indias-ccus-mission-a-strategic-push-toward-net-zero\/","title":{"rendered":"India&#8217;s CCUS Mission: A Strategic Push Toward Net-Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India is finalizing the roadmap and financial outlay for its Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Mission, as confirmed by NITI Aayog&#8217;s Rajnath Ram. This mission represents a pivotal strategy to combat greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the country&#8217;s ambitious net-zero goals by 2070 through technology-driven climate mitigation instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4311c5e1-6032-4fe9-899d-7edfa84a8608-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4311c5e1-6032-4fe9-899d-7edfa84a8608-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4311c5e1-6032-4fe9-899d-7edfa84a8608-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4311c5e1-6032-4fe9-899d-7edfa84a8608-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4311c5e1-6032-4fe9-899d-7edfa84a8608.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mission finalization underway<\/strong>: NITI Aayog is\u00a0<strong>actively working on the CCUS Mission roadmap and total financial outlay<\/strong>, with discussions progressing on comprehensive policy framework and implementation strategy<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/govt-will-launch-a-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-ccus-mission-soon-niti-aayog-13491951.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/govt-will-launch-a-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-ccus-mission-soon-niti-aayog-13491951.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Massive carbon storage potential<\/strong>: India possesses approximately\u00a0<strong>600 billion tonnes of geological CO\u2082 storage capacity<\/strong>\u00a0in depleted oil and gas fields, saline aquifers, and unmineable coal seams<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employment generation prospects<\/strong>: CCUS deployment could create\u00a0<strong>8-10 million full-time equivalent jobs<\/strong>\u00a0by 2050, with the potential to capture\u00a0<strong>750 million tonnes of CO\u2082 annually<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import reduction opportunity<\/strong>: CCU applications could reduce India&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>import bill by USD 46 billion annually<\/strong>\u00a0through synthetic production of jet fuel, urea, methanol, olefins, and natural gas<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hard-to-abate sector focus<\/strong>: CCUS technology is\u00a0<strong>essential for decarbonizing 56% of emissions<\/strong>\u00a0from steel and cement sectors that cannot be mitigated through conventional renewable energy approaches<a href=\"https:\/\/wri-india.org\/sites\/default\/files\/Pathways-to-net-zero-Expert-Note.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wri-india.org\/sites\/default\/files\/Pathways-to-net-zero-Expert-Note.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understanding-ccus-the-technology-framework\">Understanding CCUS: The Technology Framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defining Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)<\/strong>&nbsp;represents a&nbsp;<strong>comprehensive process<\/strong>&nbsp;that captures&nbsp;<strong>carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) from industrial sources and power plants<\/strong>&nbsp;before atmospheric release. The captured CO\u2082 undergoes&nbsp;<strong>transportation for either utilization in value-added products<\/strong>&nbsp;like chemicals, building materials, and fuels, or&nbsp;<strong>permanent storage in underground geological formations<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/govt-will-launch-a-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-ccus-mission-soon-niti-aayog-13491951.html\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/govt-will-launch-a-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-ccus-mission-soon-niti-aayog-13491951.html\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CCUS technology encompasses three distinct pathways<\/strong>:&nbsp;<strong>carbon capture and storage (CCS)<\/strong>&nbsp;for permanent geological sequestration,&nbsp;<strong>carbon capture and utilization (CCU)<\/strong>&nbsp;for converting CO\u2082 into valuable products, and&nbsp;<strong>integrated CCUS systems<\/strong>&nbsp;combining both approaches for comprehensive emissions management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India&#8217;s CCUS Policy Framework Evolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NITI Aayog released a comprehensive policy framework<\/strong>\u00a0in October 2022 titled\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India&#8221;<\/strong>. The framework establishes\u00a0<strong>policy and regulatory clarity<\/strong>\u00a0to attract private sector investment while promoting\u00a0<strong>public-private partnerships<\/strong>\u00a0in large-scale demonstration projects. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1879865\">pib<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1879865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1879865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key framework elements<\/strong>&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Establishing national inventory<\/strong>\u00a0of CO\u2082 sources and potential storage sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leveraging CCUS for blue hydrogen production<\/strong>\u00a0and industrial decarbonization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developing comprehensive safety standards<\/strong>\u00a0and regulations for the entire CCUS value chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating collaborative research networks<\/strong>\u00a0between academia, government institutes, and industry<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategic-importance-for-indias-net-zero-goals\">Strategic Importance for India&#8217;s Net-Zero Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addressing Hard-to-Abate Sectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s industrial sector<\/strong>&nbsp;contributes&nbsp;<strong>approximately 30-35% of total carbon emissions<\/strong>, making CCUS technology&nbsp;<strong>critical for decarbonization efforts<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Steel and cement sectors<\/strong>&nbsp;together account for&nbsp;<strong>19% of India&#8217;s total emissions<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>53% of industrial emissions<\/strong>, requiring specialized approaches beyond conventional renewable energy solutions.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)<\/strong>&nbsp;demonstrates that&nbsp;<strong>approximately 56% of total emissions<\/strong>&nbsp;from steel and cement sectors&nbsp;<strong>can only be mitigated using the CCUS pathway<\/strong>. This makes CCUS&nbsp;<strong>instrumental in achieving net-zero emissions<\/strong>&nbsp;in these critical industrial sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7d3bc39b-2933-41f1-88ea-fafc75044d83.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7d3bc39b-2933-41f1-88ea-fafc75044d83.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7d3bc39b-2933-41f1-88ea-fafc75044d83-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7d3bc39b-2933-41f1-88ea-fafc75044d83-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7d3bc39b-2933-41f1-88ea-fafc75044d83-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geological Storage Potential and Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India possesses substantial geological sequestration potential<\/strong>&nbsp;across&nbsp;<strong>26 sedimentary basins<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>291 billion tonnes of CO\u2082 storage capacity<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Storage opportunities<\/strong>&nbsp;exist in&nbsp;<strong>basaltic rocks, coal seams, depleted oil reserves, deep saline aquifers, and sedimentary basins<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eartharxiv.org\/repository\/object\/3100\/download\/6261\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eartharxiv.org\/repository\/object\/3100\/download\/6261\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Initial evaluations<\/strong>\u00a0indicate\u00a0<strong>600 billion tonnes of geological CO\u2082 storage capacity<\/strong>\u00a0located in\u00a0<strong>oil and gas fields, saline aquifers, and unmineable coal seams<\/strong>. This\u00a0<strong>substantial storage potential<\/strong>\u00a0provides the\u00a0<strong>foundation for large-scale CCUS deployment<\/strong>\u00a0across India&#8217;s industrial landscape. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\">thehindubusinessline<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"economic-opportunities-and-market-potential\">Economic Opportunities and Market Potential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Value-Added Product Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CCU applications<\/strong>&nbsp;offer significant opportunities to&nbsp;<strong>monetize captured CO\u2082<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>manufacturing value-added fuels and chemicals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Primary products<\/strong>&nbsp;include&nbsp;<strong>green urea, building materials (concrete and aggregates), chemicals (methanol and ethanol), polymers including bio-plastics, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR)<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1879865\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1879865\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economic analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;reveals that&nbsp;<strong>utilizing CO\u2082 to produce synthetic variants<\/strong>&nbsp;of jet fuel, urea, methanol, olefins, and natural gas could&nbsp;<strong>reduce India&#8217;s import bills by USD 46 billion annually<\/strong>. The&nbsp;<strong>2022 import bill<\/strong>&nbsp;reached&nbsp;<strong>USD 209 billion<\/strong>, highlighting substantial&nbsp;<strong>economic benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;from domestic CCU production.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investment Requirements and Market Projections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Achieving India&#8217;s CCUS goals<\/strong>&nbsp;requires&nbsp;<strong>investment of approximately USD 100-150 billion through 2050<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Target sectors<\/strong>&nbsp;include&nbsp;<strong>steel, cement, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and fertilizers<\/strong>, which are&nbsp;<strong>essential for India&#8217;s economy<\/strong>&nbsp;while producing&nbsp;<strong>high emission levels<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CCUS capacity projections<\/strong>&nbsp;suggest&nbsp;<strong>potential to reach 750 million metric tons per year by 2050<\/strong>. This&nbsp;<strong>ambitious target<\/strong>&nbsp;reflects India&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>commitment to comprehensive industrial decarbonization<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>technology-driven climate solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6e61c7cc-b9f3-4fc7-8ebe-6f12385620f3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6e61c7cc-b9f3-4fc7-8ebe-6f12385620f3.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6e61c7cc-b9f3-4fc7-8ebe-6f12385620f3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6e61c7cc-b9f3-4fc7-8ebe-6f12385620f3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6e61c7cc-b9f3-4fc7-8ebe-6f12385620f3-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technology-applications-and-sector-integration\">Technology Applications and Sector Integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industrial Sector Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CCUS deployment<\/strong>&nbsp;targets&nbsp;<strong>key industrial sectors<\/strong>&nbsp;including&nbsp;<strong>steel production, cement manufacturing, chemical processing, and power generation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Steel and cement industries<\/strong>&nbsp;represent&nbsp;<strong>priority sectors<\/strong>&nbsp;due to their&nbsp;<strong>high emission intensity<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>limited alternative decarbonization pathways<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Power sector applications<\/strong>&nbsp;focus on&nbsp;<strong>coal-fired power plants<\/strong>&nbsp;that contribute&nbsp;<strong>more than 60% of India&#8217;s total power generation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Retrofitting existing coal plants<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>carbon capture and storage<\/strong>&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;<strong>biomass co-firing<\/strong>&nbsp;provides&nbsp;<strong>pathways for power sector decarbonization<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/2409.18981.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/2409.18981.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integration with Green Hydrogen Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CCUS applications<\/strong>&nbsp;require&nbsp;<strong>significant green hydrogen inputs<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>converting captured CO\u2082<\/strong>&nbsp;into valuable products.&nbsp;<strong>Green hydrogen-based CCU products<\/strong>&nbsp;include&nbsp;<strong>olefins, synthetic natural gas (SNG), sustainable aviation fuel, methanol, and urea<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Break-even hydrogen prices<\/strong>&nbsp;vary across applications, with&nbsp;<strong>ethanol production requiring USD 1.88 per kg<\/strong>, representing&nbsp;<strong>the highest break-even price<\/strong>&nbsp;among analyzed products.&nbsp;<strong>Integration with the National Green Hydrogen Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;becomes&nbsp;<strong>crucial for CCU ecosystem development<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"policy-interventions-and-regulatory-framework\">Policy Interventions and Regulatory Framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Government Support Mechanisms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NITI Aayog&#8217;s policy framework<\/strong>&nbsp;emphasizes&nbsp;<strong>financial incentives and business models<\/strong>&nbsp;to promote&nbsp;<strong>commercial-scale CCUS adoption<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Proposed interventions<\/strong>&nbsp;include&nbsp;<strong>industry clusters, employment generation programs, and comprehensive regulatory frameworks<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Department of Science and Technology (DST)<\/strong>&nbsp;initiatives focus on&nbsp;<strong>building collaborative research networks<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>facilitating technology development<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>academic-industry partnerships<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Mission Innovation carbon capture innovation challenge<\/strong>&nbsp;aims to&nbsp;<strong>enable near-zero CO\u2082 emissions<\/strong>&nbsp;from power plants and carbon-intensive industries.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Collaboration and Technology Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Ministry of Science and Technology<\/strong>&nbsp;participates in the&nbsp;<strong>Asia CCUS Network<\/strong>, committed to&nbsp;<strong>developing and deploying CCUS efforts throughout Asia<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>International collaborations<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>major oil firms like ExxonMobil, Petrobras, and BP<\/strong>&nbsp;facilitate&nbsp;<strong>technology transfer<\/strong>&nbsp;to exploit&nbsp;<strong>India&#8217;s CCUS potential<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>U.S. Commercial Service<\/strong>&nbsp;identifies&nbsp;<strong>opportunities for American companies<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>CCUS technologies and services<\/strong>, including&nbsp;<strong>CO\u2082 capture systems, transportation infrastructure, storage solutions, and utilization technologies<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"implementation-challenges-and-solutions\">Implementation Challenges and Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical and Economic Barriers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CCUS implementation<\/strong>&nbsp;faces&nbsp;<strong>several challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;including&nbsp;<strong>high capital costs for CO\u2082 capture and compression<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>need for extensive transportation infrastructure<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>technology advances for large-scale deployment<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>environmental and social acceptance<\/strong>&nbsp;of storage sites.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current CCUS applications<\/strong>&nbsp;remain&nbsp;<strong>significantly more expensive<\/strong>&nbsp;than fossil-based alternatives, with&nbsp;<strong>hydrogen costing USD 4.2\/kg and CO\u2082 at USD 45\/tonne<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Cost reduction strategies<\/strong>&nbsp;require&nbsp;<strong>technological advancement, scale economies, and policy support<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infrastructure Development Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Large-scale CCUS deployment<\/strong>&nbsp;requires&nbsp;<strong>comprehensive infrastructure development<\/strong>&nbsp;including&nbsp;<strong>capture facilities, transportation networks, storage sites, and utilization plants<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Pipeline infrastructure<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>CO\u2082 transportation<\/strong>&nbsp;represents&nbsp;<strong>critical enabling infrastructure<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>CCUS ecosystem development<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trade.gov\/market-intelligence\/india-decarbonization-and-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-ccus-market\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety standards and regulations<\/strong>&nbsp;need&nbsp;<strong>development and updating<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>incorporate CCUS technologies<\/strong>&nbsp;across the&nbsp;<strong>entire value chain<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Comprehensive assessment<\/strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>necessary safety standards<\/strong>&nbsp;becomes&nbsp;<strong>essential for successful implementation<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"future-outlook-and-strategic-priorities\">Future Outlook and Strategic Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short-term Development Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indigenous technology development and piloting<\/strong>&nbsp;represent&nbsp;<strong>immediate priorities<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>research, development, and demonstration (RD&amp;D) funding<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;should&nbsp;<strong>include CCU applications development<\/strong>&nbsp;as&nbsp;<strong>priority research areas<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/sites\/default\/files\/how-can-green-hydrogen-based-ccus-applications-decarbonise-hard-to-abate-steel-and-cement-industries.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pilot projects<\/strong>&nbsp;led by&nbsp;<strong>NTPC, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), and industrial players<\/strong>&nbsp;like&nbsp;<strong>Tata Steel<\/strong>&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;<strong>growing interest<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>CCUS deployment<\/strong>. These&nbsp;<strong>demonstration projects<\/strong>&nbsp;provide&nbsp;<strong>valuable experience<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>large-scale commercial deployment<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cleantechhero.com\/carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-a-crucial-bridge-to-net-zero-for-india-and-the-world\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cleantechhero.com\/carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-a-crucial-bridge-to-net-zero-for-india-and-the-world\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-term Strategic Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CCUS Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;represents&nbsp;<strong>critical technology<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>India&#8217;s ambitious energy transition<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>net-zero targets<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Integration with broader climate policies<\/strong>&nbsp;including&nbsp;<strong>National Determined Contributions (NDC) targets<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Panchamrit goals<\/strong>&nbsp;ensures&nbsp;<strong>comprehensive approach<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>emissions reduction<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/govt-will-launch-a-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-ccus-mission-soon-niti-aayog-13491951.html\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/govt-will-launch-a-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-ccus-mission-soon-niti-aayog-13491951.html\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technology-driven climate mitigation<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>CCUS deployment<\/strong>&nbsp;reflects&nbsp;<strong>India&#8217;s commitment<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>innovative solutions<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>hard-to-abate sectors<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Successful CCUS implementation<\/strong>&nbsp;becomes&nbsp;<strong>essential<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>achieving India&#8217;s 2070 net-zero pledge<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/govt-finalising-roadmap-funding-outlay-for-ccus-mission\/article69980294.ece\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s CCUS Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;represents a&nbsp;<strong>transformative approach<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>industrial decarbonization<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>climate action<\/strong>, addressing&nbsp;<strong>critical emissions<\/strong>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<strong>hard-to-abate sectors<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>technology-driven solutions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>NITI Aayog&#8217;s leadership<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>finalizing the mission roadmap<\/strong>&nbsp;demonstrates&nbsp;<strong>government commitment<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>comprehensive climate mitigation strategies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The substantial geological storage potential<\/strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>600 billion tonnes<\/strong>&nbsp;combined with&nbsp;<strong>significant economic opportunities<\/strong>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<strong>CCU applications<\/strong>&nbsp;positions&nbsp;<strong>India for successful CCUS deployment<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Potential import reduction<\/strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>USD 46 billion annually<\/strong>&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;<strong>employment generation<\/strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>8-10 million jobs<\/strong>&nbsp;highlights&nbsp;<strong>economic benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;beyond&nbsp;<strong>environmental gains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integration with existing initiatives<\/strong>&nbsp;including the&nbsp;<strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>collaboration with international partners<\/strong>&nbsp;provides&nbsp;<strong>foundation for technology development<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>knowledge transfer<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Policy framework development<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>comprehensive regulations and financial incentives<\/strong>&nbsp;ensures&nbsp;<strong>commercial viability<\/strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>CCUS technologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Challenges including high costs, infrastructure requirements, and technology development<\/strong>&nbsp;require&nbsp;<strong>coordinated efforts<\/strong>&nbsp;across&nbsp;<strong>government, industry, and research institutions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Success in CCUS deployment<\/strong>&nbsp;will be&nbsp;<strong>crucial for India&#8217;s net-zero 2070 commitment<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>leadership in global climate action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The mission&#8217;s success<\/strong>&nbsp;depends on&nbsp;<strong>sustained political commitment, adequate financial resources, technology innovation, and stakeholder collaboration<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>transform India&#8217;s approach<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>industrial emissions management<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>climate mitigation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Mains Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cAnalyse the significance of the National CCUS Mission in India\u2019s effort to decarbonize its economy on the path to net-zero by 2070.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cDiscuss the challenges and policy mechanisms necessary to operationalize Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) on a commercial scale in India.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is finalizing the roadmap and financial outlay for its Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Mission, as confirmed by NITI Aayog&#8217;s Rajnath Ram. This mission represents a pivotal strategy to combat greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the country&#8217;s ambitious net-zero goals by 2070 through technology-driven climate mitigation instruments. Key Highlights Understanding CCUS: The Technology <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/indias-ccus-mission-a-strategic-push-toward-net-zero\/\" class=\"read-more-link\">[Read More&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3308,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2610],"tags":[2620,1049,9474,9473,2215,581,9475,9478,1913,9476,9479,9472,2220,9471,9477,8920,4904,2403,1036,4940],"class_list":["post-3304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-environment","tag-carboncapture","tag-carbonneutral","tag-carbonstorage","tag-ccusmission","tag-cleanenergy","tag-climatechange","tag-climatecommitment","tag-climategoals","tag-climatepolicy","tag-emissionreduction","tag-environmentalpolicy","tag-greenhousegasreduction","tag-greentechnology","tag-indiaclimateaction","tag-industrialdecarbonization","tag-netzero2070","tag-nitiaayog","tag-sustainabledevelopment","tag-sustainablefuture","tag-sustainableindia"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3304"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3304\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3309,"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3304\/revisions\/3309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.aquartia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}