Carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) has been recognized as one of the key geoengineering techniques to combat climate change as a result of anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. CCUS in particular has demonstrated as highly effective and integrable with existing industrial practices in removing GHGs. Currently, there are several commercial-level carbon capture and injection demonstration sites worldwide. However, there are still scientific questions that need to be answered and new potential storage techniques to be developed.

This Research Topic consists of a collection of articles that documents recent advances in CO2 utilization and storage research, including considerations of carbon gas management from carbon capture at the gas emission sources to the storage potentials/risks of geological mineralization, new geophysical testing methods, and storage techniques.

Because the policies and technology implementation potentials associated with carbon capture and utilization and storage (CCUS) are not necessarily local or regional, it is important to follow research updates from different parts of the world. Therefore, in this collection, we are interested in publications that are collected from active research regions and present data that are representative of the regional interests. The research approaches may not necessarily be innovative, but the reports need to be region-specific. By region-specific, we are targeting papers that are either country-specific or geographical location-specific. For example, the North Sea, China, Mississippi Basin, etc. This approach also allows the Topic to be open-ended and far-reaching.

Our goal is to provide a portal for regional studies that report findings that are connected to the national or regional policies. Our desire is to attract papers from as many regions as possible.

We will accept the following article types: Original Research, Reviews, Methods, and Data Report. Themes of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• New and novel CCUS techniques (especially geological storage): Examination of cutting-edge methodologies; shedding light on emerging advancements and breakthroughs.
• Geophysical interpretations of injection sites: Recognizing the pivotal role of geophysical assessments in making well-informed decisions regarding the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiatives.
• Storage potential determinations: Expanding on the feasibility and capacity considerations associated with storage options.
• Injection site risk managements: Strategies aimed at mitigating challenges and enhancing the safety and efficiency of CCUS initiatives.
• Geopolitical considerations (policies and legislatures) of CCUS: Examining the policies and legislatures that influence its implementation and shape its global impact.
• Regional impacts from CCUS activities: Regional consequences and benefits stemming from CCUS practices.

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