Comparative analysis of CCUS practice between China and Europe

Reducing carbon emissions has emerged as a global agreement in the past decades to collaboratively address the challenges posed by climate change. Traditionally, phasing out fossil fuels is regarded as a pivotal strategy for mitigating carbon emissions. However, carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) have increasingly drawn attention as a direct approach to reducing atmospheric carbon levels. This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of CCUS technologies in China and Europe, with a particular focus on the China Qilu Petrochemical-Shengli Oilfield CCUS project as a representative case for China, which is compared with the Norwegian Northerns CCUS project. The comparison involves aspects such as technological path, policy support, environmental impacts, and economic benefits. Additionally, several future trends and strategic recommendations are provided for the advancement of CCUS technologies.