Azerbaijan plans to introduce CO2 capture technologies in industry
Azerbaijan's long-term low-carbon development strategy provides for a phased reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in industry and other sectors of the economy. One of the tools of decarbonization is carbon capture, utilization and storage technology (CCUS). The process of introducing this technology is planned to be carried out until 2060.
In particular, the document provides for the introduction of CCUS at all cement kilns in the country by 2060. This measure is included in the decarbonization plan for the segment of non-metallic mineral products, which is mainly represented by cement enterprises.
According to the Strategy, in 2022, the production of non-metallic mineral products accounted for about 30.3 % of Azerbaijan's industrial greenhouse gas emissions — 2.44 million tons of CO₂ equivalent.
Pilot implementation of CCUS is planned in the oil refining and gas segments until 2035. At the same time, the implementation of more capital-intensive industrial decarbonization measures, including the installation of carbon capture systems, is mainly expected after 2035.