Develop CCUS under new start for UK steel, urges trade body

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  • April 15, 2025

The UK government should take the opportunity to fast track industrial carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) after taking ownership of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, according to the UK industry trade body, the Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA).

Hard-to-abate sectors, including steel, cement and chemicals, account for around 14% of UK emissions. For steel, CCUS offers a viable pathway to retain primary production while cutting emissions.

Olivia Powis, CEO of the CCSA, said “CCUS is not optional – it is a key technology to preserve the UK’s industrial heartlands and achieve Net Zero. With the Spending Review approaching, the government must fast-track CCUS deployment to drive growth, demonstrate climate leadership, and protect livelihoods.”

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