A Review of CCUS Technology Development: Key Challenges and Strategic Pathways from Demonstration to Commercialization

With the intensification of global climate change, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology has gradually become an important means to address climate change. As the sole technological option for the low-carbon utilization of fossil energy, CCUS technology offers new opportunities for the sustainable development of the energy sector. To systematically assess the current status of technological development and clarify the future development direction, this study conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the technical level, economic efficiency, and scale of CCUS. China has demonstrated considerable advancement in CCUS, particularly in the domains of capture and transportation, but still faces challenges in technology integration and commercialization. By strengthening policy support, reducing technical costs and promoting large-scale deployment, CCUS is expected to play a greater role in the future. This research provides valuable insights for the future development of CCUS and emphasizes the importance of improving its economic viability, with the aim of proving guidance for formulating China’s CCUS technology innovation strategy and advancing industrialization.