Insight
The 'Gulf state model': Can the region be the next big destination for CCUS? Part 1
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Report summary
The Gulf states, with permissive regulation, concentrated emissions and deep-pocketed national oil companies (NOCs) may be well positioned as global leaders in CCUS in the short-to-medium term, creating opportunities for investors and a model for operators and governments. But will the region be able to drive global growth? Or will it fall victim to the same traps that threaten to encumber uptake elsewhere?
Table of contents
- Introduction
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What is the 'Gulf state model'?
- 1. Early development of large-scale projects
- 2. Limited role for formal government policy
- 3. NOC dominance with a major role for international partners
- 4. Reliance on large-scale hubs for transport and storage
- 5. Focus on low-cost and high-potential capture from natural gas sources
- Conclusion
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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Figure 1: Commissioning dates of major CCUS projectsFigure 2: Government legislation and CCUS and capacityFigure 3: International partnerships in Gulf state CCUSFigure 4: Planned and operational hubsFigure 5: Large-scale projects under development by NOCs
What's included
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