Technical Review
8th Post Combustion Capture Conference Summary
- 10 March 2026
- Capture
- Event Proceedings
2nd Meeting of the Network of National CCUS Centres of Excellence
Frank Thomas
Citation: IEAGHG, “2nd Meeting of the Network of National CCUS Centres of Excellence”, IEAGHG Report 2026-TR03, April 2026, doi.org/10.62849/2026-TR03
Overview
The 2nd meeting of the Network of National CCUS Centres of Excellence (NNCCE) convened national and regional CCUS centres and partner organisations from across the Global South to share updates since the first meeting in August of 2025 and to advance a practical objective of sharing information resources that can support capacity building and accelerate progress across the network. The meeting was held online on 5 February 2026 and followed a structured format of concise contributions from participating organisations, followed by discussion on shared needs, opportunities, and follow-up actions.
Key Findings
A central theme was the interaction between climate finance expectations and the role of oil and gas capability in many Global South contexts. Participants observed that the oil and gas sector often remains essential to CCUS progress, whether through access to subsurface data, technical expertise, existing infrastructure, or early project opportunities, whilst some international finance sources are increasingly reluctant to support activities perceived as linked to oil and gas. The discussion framed this as a practical dilemma for many countries, particularly where national companies may lack the resources to fund early CCS work independently, and centres rely on external support. Participants noted that one workable approach can be to leverage industry-held data and capabilities while shaping programmes around broader decarbonisation goals and storage pathways (including saline storage), and Trinidad and Tobago’s experience was referenced as helpful in illustrating how this can be navigated.
A second theme was the value of regional collaboration and shared communications outputs. Participants highlighted that many centres are producing similar types of public engagement, education, and outreach materials, and suggested exploring whether content could be developed more collaboratively, creating resources that can be used across multiple countries and regions rather than replicating similar products with different branding. This was linked to broader goals of strengthening regional collaboration, increasing public awareness and acceptance, and supporting “social licence” for CCUS.
A third theme concerned potential geothermal–CCS intersections. Participants raised interest in whether resources and experience at the interface of geothermal systems and CO₂ storage/utilisation could be shared through NNCCE. Relevant examples noted in discussion included work on CO₂-geothermal concepts from a storage perspective, feasibility work on using supercritical CO₂ as a heat-mining fluid, and prior academic work exploring combined geothermal–CCS approaches, with Iceland referenced as a relevant example of geothermal basins being closely linked to CO₂ mineralisation activity.
The discussion confirmed NNCCE’s value as a platform not only for updates, but also for targeted peer exchange and practical support. Participants supported continuing NNCCE engagement with a stronger focus on shared problem-solving, particularly around funding pathways and finance readiness along with collaboration that reduces duplication (including potential joint development or reuse of communications and educational resources). The discussion also highlighted the importance of sharing experience across centres that are at different stages of development and readiness.
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