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Breaking the Finance Barrier for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture
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Breaking the Finance Barrier for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture


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Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 will require low-carbon hydrogen, as well as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) methods. However, the price tag for adopting these fuel alternatives and technologies comes to billions of dollars. Boston Consulting Group professionals assess the current and future landscape for CCUS and low-carbon hydrogen financing, and they examine the risks and rewards for investors, who will find some valuable insights in this thorough study.

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Low-carbon hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies are integral to achieving a net-zero-emissions future.

Industry leaders seeking to meet the International Energy Agency’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 will need to adopt low-carbon hydrogen, along with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) innovations. However, experts forecast that paying the bill to enable and integrate these technologies could require $13 trillion in non-government investment.

Financing from capital markets and banks is critical to ensuring that carbon mitigation initiatives move forward. Unfortunately, capital providers have not yet deployed...

About the Authors

Eriola Beetz et al. are Boston Consulting Group professionals.