CCS becoming part of Africa’s development path, part 1
Rather than a simple climate option, CCS is now being seen as a workable solution for Africa’s growth strategy
CCS is no longer seen as a peripheral climate fix. It is gaining traction as a serious lever for Africa’s industrial policy and development planning, and the shift comes at a pivotal time. That momentum was on display in February 2025, when over 100 stakeholders from across the continent gathered in Morocco for the first Africa Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Forum. Co-hosted by the Global CCS Institute, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), the IEA Greenhouse Gas R& D Programme, and the Gulf Coast Carbon Center, the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders and technical experts to focus on the practical enablers of early-stage deployment, from storage re
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