Amidst an ongoing increase in global emissions, particularly across those generated from hard-to-abate industries, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is increasingly recognised as imperative to achieving net zero.

Offshore CCS projects are spreading across Europe with Norway recently offering two blocks in the North Sea for CO2 storage, and the UK announcing its CCUS Vision, meanwhile, there is a growing pipeline of North American projects centered around the Gulf of Mexico. Offshore hydrocarbon fields, formerly sources of fossil fuels, now offer significant potential for CO2 storage. However, nobody said tapping into this would be easy, and the industry faces challenges such as safety concerns, regulatory issues, and high costs.

Read our latest article from Technical Director, Stewart Maxwell to discover how the industry is pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation to turn former hydrocarbon fields into safe, efficient CO2 storage sites. From cutting-edge techniques for sealing legacy wells to advanced monitoring systems that ensure safety, this article dives into the real-world challenges and solutions shaping the future of CCS.