The Largest Carbon Capture Countries 2023

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In 2023, various countries are contributing to global efforts in carbon capture with capacities measured in megatonnes (Mt) per year. Below is a summary of the top contributors and other notable countries in carbon capture:

USA: Leading with a capacity of 22.3 Mt/year, the United States is at the forefront of carbon capture efforts:
- Largest facilities:
  - ExxonMobil Shute Creek Gas – 7
  - Longfellow WTO Century Plant – 5
  - Great Plains Synfuels Plant and Weyburn-Midale – 3
  - Petra Nova Carbon Capture – 1.4
  - ADM Illinois Industrial – 1
Brazil: Following closely, Brazil has a significant capacity of 10.6 Mt/year, showing a strong commitment to reducing emissions:
- Largest facilities:
  - Petrobras Santos Basin Pre-Salt Oil Field
Canada: Has a carbon capture capacity of 4.5 Mt/year:
- Largest facilities:
  - NWR Sturgeon Refinery – 1.6
  - Shell Quest – 1.3
  - SaskPower Boundary Dam – 1
Australia: Has a carbon capture capacity of 4.0 Mt/year:
- Largest facilities:
  - Chevron Gorgon
China: Has a capacity of 3.9 Mt/year, reflecting their growing investments in carbon capture technology:
- Largest facilities:
  - Sinopec Qilu-Shengli – 1
Qatar: Has a carbon capture capacity of 2.2 Mt/year:
- Largest facilities:
  - Qatar Energy LNG
Norway: Known for its environmental initiatives, Norway’s capacity stands at 1.7 Mt/year:
- Largest facilities:
  - Sleipner CCS project – 1
Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates: Although smaller, they both contribute 0.8 Mt/year, respectively:
- Largest facilities:
  - Saudi Aramco Uthmaniyah
  - ADNOC Al-Reyadah

Several other countries, such as the Hungary (0.16 Mt/year) and Iceland (0.034 Mt/year), are also part of the carbon capture landscape, albeit with smaller capacities. This list highlights the global efforts and varying levels of investment in capturing and reducing carbon emissions.

References:
Global CSS Institute