CCS becoming part of Africa’s development path, part 2

Africa faces challenges in adopting CCS but also has vast potential, with the technology being not just a climate tool but a catalyst for development

For CCS to advance in Africa, it must make both economic and financial sense. While the technology is proven, projects will not proceed without clear answers on who bears the cost, how risks are shared, and what the revenue model looks like. Early deployment should prioritise low-cost CO₂ sources and trade-exposed sectors, such as natural gas processing, coal-to-liquids, cement and fertilisers, where emissions reductions are increasingly linked to export competitiveness and future market access. Technology alone would not deliver CCS. Africa needs trained geologists, engineers, regulators and project managers, along with entities that can plan, permit and monitor projects over time E