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As demand for decarbonization grows, discussions surrounding carbon capture have gained momentum. However, the technology has also drawn mounting opposition.

The issue of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) was debated by Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Mahfud MD during the vice presidential debate last Friday. This unexpected topic of question has become widely discussed.

The UK government announced its new vision to create a carbon capture market by 2035. The plan, called the CCUS Vision, outlines a competitive UK carbon capture, usage and storage market aimed at generating new jobs and supporting its net zero goal.

Indonesia officially launched its first Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project at the end of November. However, experts believe that Indonesia faces significant risks in becoming a hub for carbon storage.

Indonesia's president Joko Widodo launched the construction of a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project in West Papua province operated by BP Plc on Nov. 24, making it the country’s first carbon storage project.

Japanese firms have agreed to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project with Malaysian energy company Petronas which should begin commercial operations by the end of 2028, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JAPEX) said on November 20.

Indonesia's state energy firm, Pertamina, along with U.S. oil majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron Corp, is progressing in their discussions to invest in carbon capture facilities.

Malaysian utility company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has worked with state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for gas-fired power plants.

Malaysia’s utility company Tenaga Nasional Bhd is exploring carbon capture and storage and hydrogen-based generation solutions to address the sustainable electricity consumption needs of the growing energy-guzzling data center industry.

Malaysia is seeking foreign investors in high-value industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), semiconductors and carbon capture, according to its trade and investment minister.