CCS technology

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is an essential tool to decarbonize Italian industry and make it more competitive.

What is CCS?

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) involves capturing the CO₂ emitted by large plants and storing it permanently underground.

CCS is a mature, fast-growing sector

The first CCS plants have been in operation since the 1970s, and new projects are expected to start around the world in the coming years. (Source: Global CCS Institute).

1972

Terrell, Texas first CCS facility in the world

1996

Sleipner, Norway first CCS project for emission reduction only

>20 Mton

CO₂ stored in the Sleipner project from 1996 to the present

33 plants

industrial-scale CCS projects currently in operation

46 Mton

global CO₂ emissions avoided annually through CCS

>270 initiatives

new capture and/or storage projects being developed

Eni and Snam’s CCS projects

In addition to Ravenna CCS, Eni and Snam are involved in several international projects.

Critical infrastructure for decarbonization

CO₂ capture, utilisation and storage facilities are essential to reduce industrial emissions. Here are the IEA data.

6 Gtpa

total emissions reduction from CCUS by 2050

8.5 %

CCUS contrib. to total emissions reduction by 2050

40 %

CCUS contr. to industrial emiss. reduction by 2050

36.8 Gtpa

global CO₂ emissions in 2022

The role of CCS in the global context

CCS can make an important contribution to decarbonization because it is crucial for reducing CO₂ emissions from industries, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors.

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