NITI Aayog Workshop on CCUS: Paving the Way for India's Sustainable Economic Growth
Key Ideas
- NITI Aayog and US agencies collaborate on CCUS to decarbonize industries crucial for India's growth and support the hydrogen economy.
- Technical committees are established to address challenges like technology readiness, infrastructure, and public acceptance for CCUS implementation.
- Senior officials emphasize the importance of CCUS technology in achieving India's net zero target, highlighting ongoing efforts and partnerships.
- Panel discussions at the workshop focus on harmonizing regulatory mechanisms, international collaboration, and exchange of data for successful CCUS deployment.
A two-day workshop on Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) was organized by NITI Aayog in collaboration with various US government agencies in New Delhi. The workshop aimed to discuss legal, regulatory, and technical aspects of CCUS, emphasizing its significance for decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries like steel, cement, and fertilizers in India. CCUS enables a cleaner coal gasification economy and supports the production of blue hydrogen, paving the way for a transition to green hydrogen. NITI Aayog has formed technical committees to develop a policy framework addressing challenges such as technology readiness, infrastructure, and public acceptance. Senior officials highlighted the urgency of developing CCUS technology to achieve India's net zero target, mentioning the country's deep commitment to mitigating climate change. Panel discussions focused on regulatory harmonization, international collaboration, and data exchange to promote successful CCUS deployment at scale. The workshop underlined the importance of global efforts towards CCUS development to meet India's energy demands sustainably.