Xodus Published Study on UK Carbon Capture Expertise
A new assessment identifies how British technical and regulatory experience can bolster carbon projects across Asia Pacific.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Energy
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The UK Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade commissioned Xodus to analyze carbon capture potential in the Asia Pacific region. The study highlights how British expertise in subsurface appraisal and engineering can help local nations develop investable carbon storage projects.
Why it matters
Asia Pacific accounts for over half of global carbon dioxide emissions, making the region a critical theater for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) development. The study aims to bridge the gap between regional potential and the regulatory development needed to launch large-scale carbon infrastructure.
The Asia Pacific region currently generates over 50% of global CO2 emissions, with projections suggesting seven countries will export 83 million tonnes of carbon annually by 2030 and nine countries will export 145 million tonnes by 2035.
The players
Xodus
This global energy consultancy firm specializes in providing engineering and advisory services for the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors.
UK Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
This government body oversees policies related to business growth, scientific research, and international trade relations for the United Kingdom.
The details
The report outlines how British industry capabilities in CO2 transport infrastructure and regulatory framework design align with the needs of countries like Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia. While nations like Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Australia already maintain established CCUS legislation, the research emphasizes that further technical development is required to realize the full potential of these sites.
Timeline
Seven countries are expected to export 83 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2030.
Nine countries are expected to export 145 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2035.
The APAC CCUS market is projected to reach £187.8 billion by 2035.
The Big Picture
This study aligns with the UK Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade's international CCUS knowledge-sharing initiative. It marks a formalization of the strategy to export British industrial technical expertise to address regional carbon emissions in emerging global energy markets.
The eventual deployment of these CCUS technologies could lead to significant reductions in regional industrial carbon footprints. Over the next decade, these infrastructure projects may influence energy pricing and the viability of manufacturing sectors reliant on fossil fuel processes.
The takeaway
The successful commercialization of carbon capture in the Asia Pacific depends on aligning legislative frameworks with complex subsurface engineering requirements. Stakeholders should focus on the transition from experimental pilot programs to large-scale, investable regional storage projects.
Further reading
For more on the global shift toward cleaner industrial practices, see the Energy section.
More information
Read the full APAC CCUS regional assessment report on the company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Engineerlive.
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