Support policies and inspirations of carbon capture,utilization and storage industry in the foreign countries
Carbon dioxide capture,utilization and storage(CCUS),as a bottom-up carbon reduction pathway to achieve net-zero carbon emissions,is gaining wide recognition from governments and academics around the world.Foreign developed countries and regions continue to introduce and improve relevant policy systems to promote the rapid development of the CCUS industry.CCUS industry support policies in the United States,Canada,Australia,the European Union,and the United Kingdom are closely linked to national decarbonization goals,and mainly cover a policies combination of direct government financial support,tax credits,and carbon emissions trading mechanisms.These policies are characterized by direct financial support at the early stages of industrial development,the establishment of a quota trading mechanism after industry has accumulated some experience,and tax incentives at the stage of steady industrial development.It is recommended that China clarify the path of industrial development at the national level as soon as possible,and issue targeted support policies according to the characteristics of different stages of industrial development,get through the path of investment and financing,as well as cost diversion of CCUS,and widen the financial support channels to escort the smooth development of the industry.