Olivia Powis argues that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is not just a climate tool but an economic necessity for British industry. She says CCUS will let UK manufacturers produce low-carbon materials that global markets increasingly demand, keeping production on British soil. The piece frames CCUS as a way to secure jobs and investment in a competitive global race for clean industry. The column focuses on the need for policy support to deploy CCUS at scale. It positions carbon capture as a linchpin for industrial competitiveness rather than a standalone climate fix. Readers interested in the intersection of industrial policy, carbon markets, and UK decarbonization strategy will find a clear argument for why CCUS matters beyond emissions targets.
