Global CCS Institute

What Global CCS Institute does

The Global CCS Institute, legally Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute Ltd, is a Melbourne-headquartered international membership organization founded in 2009 that operates as a global think tank and advocacy body for carbon capture and storage (CCS). It connects policy, projects, and people across the CCS value chain through research, capacity building, policy advocacy, and stakeholder convening, representing members from more than 50 countries across governments, energy and industrial companies, research institutions, and international organizations.

Its core products and underlying capabilities include the CO2RE Database (a global tracking repository for CCS facilities, projects, and capacity), the annual Global Status of CCS Report (the authoritative industry reference showing 77 operational facilities and 513 mtpa of tracked capture capacity), educational resources under the CCS 101 banner, training programs, regional forums in the Americas, Europe, and APAC, and policy advocacy delivered through six regional teams. Revenue mechanics are driven by a recurring membership model supplemented by event sponsorship and publications; pricing is not publicly disclosed and the Institute does not publish financial statements. The organization is privately held as an Australian private limited company, is not venture- or PE-backed, and operates with 51-100 employees across offices in Melbourne, Houston, London, Brussels, Kuala Lumpur, and Beijing.

Name

Global CCS Institute

Legal name

Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute Ltd

Website

https://globalccsinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Global CCS Institute is a Melbourne-based international membership organization founded in 2009 that accelerates carbon capture and storage deployment through the CO2RE project database, the annual Global Status of CCS Report, policy advocacy, training, and regional forums serving governments, industry, and researchers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Capture and Storage Advisory

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Carbon Market Data, Indexing & Price Reporting (Benchmarks, indices, market data feeds) (EUABAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credit Issuance, Serialisation & Retirement Assurance (Registry Integrity Checks) (EUABACAM), Emissions Factors, LCA & Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Platforms (EUABAEAD)

Keywords

• Carbon capture storage
• CCS policy advocacy
• Climate research
• Carbon management analysis
• CCS training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Program: The Institute operates a membership model where organizations join to gain access to cutting-edge knowledge, global advocacy, and exclusive opportunities to connect with governments, industry leaders, and experts. Members include governments, energy companies, technology providers, and research institutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Global CCS Institute is a membership-based international think tank that delivers carbon capture and storage knowledge, policy advocacy, training, and research services to governments, energy and industrial companies, research institutions, and technology providers. Its core deliverables are the CO2RE Database tracking global CCS projects, the annual Global Status of CCS Report, technical and policy analysis publications, regional forums and webinars, and capacity-building training programs offered through regional teams in the Americas, Europe, APAC, China, Japan, and MEA.

Product overview

The Global CCS Institute operates as a global think tank focused on accelerating carbon capture and storage deployment through research, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Its portfolio comprises knowledge products (annual Global Status of CCS Report, analysis publications, factsheets, CCS 101 educational materials), data platforms (CO2RE Database tracking CCS facilities worldwide), professional services (training programs, policy advocacy, regional forums), and member-exclusive resources (portal, webinars, member meetings). These offerings work together to provide comprehensive CCS expertise, from introductory education to advanced technical analysis, supporting governments, industry, and researchers in advancing carbon management solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CO2RE: A database tracking global CCS projects, operated by the Global CCS Institute to monitor and analyze carbon capture and storage facilities worldwide.

Products and services

• Membership Program Membership-based offering for governments, energy and industrial companies, technology providers, and research institutions that provides access to knowledge resources, advocacy support, regional forums, webinars, networking, and exclusive insights. Members join to accelerate CCS deployment and influence policy.
• CO2RE Database Comprehensive global database at co2re.co that tracks carbon capture and storage facilities, projects, and developments across the CCS value chain, providing data on capacity, status, and project pipeline.
• Global Status of CCS Report Annual flagship publication providing definitive insights, data, and analysis on carbon capture and storage projects, policy developments, and global deployment progress; recognized as the authoritative resource on CCS worldwide.
• Analysis & Publications

Quantifiable outcome

• 54% year-on-year increase in operational CCS facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Two-year Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate carbon capture and storage technology deployment across the global cement and concrete sector. Partnership establishes framework for collaboration including stakeholder engagement, capacity building, policy advocacy, and thought leadership. First major initiative is a high-level roundtable to identify barriers and catalyze investment in low-carbon cement production. Formally launched at GCCA CEO Strategic Dialogue 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
• Societe Generale and WorleyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Finance and industry experts joined member webinar on CCS Finance: Investment Perspectives and Project Economics, exploring the investment case for CCS and project bankability.
• Northern LightscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Joint venture (joint venture of Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies) providing cross-border CO2 transport and storage services. Participated in Institute webinar on CO2 shipping opportunities, sharing expertise on shipping and logistics for CCS projects.
• DNVcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 February 2026Global risk management and assurance company providing CO2 shipping expertise. Participated in Institute webinar discussing needs, opportunities, and status of CO2 shipping for CCS project development.
• Arnold & PorterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hosted the 2026 Spring Members Meeting at their D.C. offices. Provided venue and facilities for the Institute's Americas member event.
• EQT CorporationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Americas Forum on Carbon Capture and Storage. CEO Jarad Daniels conducted fireside chat with EQT's EVP of Upstream Sarah Fenton.
• SLB (Schlumberger)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor of the 2026 Americas Forum on Carbon Capture and Storage. Participated as panelist discussing CCS project scaling.
• Embassy of Australia (Washington D.C.)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue host for the 2026 Americas Forum on Carbon Capture and Storage.
• Carbon CleanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor of the 2026 Europe Forum on Carbon Capture and Storage.
• Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Evening Reception Sponsor for the 2026 Europe Forum on Carbon Capture and Storage.
• Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Institute provided expert input to SMI report 'Unlocking Private Capital for Carbon Capture and Storage' which examines investment barriers and measures to address them for CCS deployment.
• Al Akhawayn University (AUI)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025Memorandum of Understanding signed to advance carbon capture and storage in Morocco and the broader Africa region. Partnership aims to support capacity building, research collaboration, and CCS advocacy in the region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG): IEA-affiliated international R&D programme focused exclusively on greenhouse gas mitigation technologies including CCS. Closest comparable in terms of mission, member base of governments and industry, and publication-driven thought leadership.
• International CCS Knowledge Centre: Canada-based non-profit dedicated to advancing CCS through knowledge sharing from the Boundary Dam and Quest projects. Directly comparable as a CCS-focused knowledge and advocacy organization serving governments and operators.
• Carbon Capture Coalition: US-based coalition of 100+ companies, unions, and NGOs advocating for federal policies to accelerate commercial deployment of CCS. Highly comparable as a multi-stakeholder advocacy and policy-focused CCS organization.
• Bellona: Norwegian environmental NGO with a long-standing CCS program and European policy advocacy. Comparable as an independent NGO pursuing CCS deployment through technical research, policy engagement, and member-driven advocacy.
• Carbon180: US-based climate NGO focused on carbon removal solutions including CCS and CDR. Directly comparable as a mission-driven advocacy organization building public and policy support for carbon management technologies.

Broad incumbents

• International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental organization providing authoritative energy data, policy analysis, and recommendations. Overlaps with the Institute on CCS data and policy work but at a much broader energy portfolio scale, making it both a peer and a partial substitute.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global environmental think tank producing climate research, data platforms, and policy analysis. Comparable as an independent research organization engaged on CCS and decarbonization, though operating across a much wider thematic portfolio.
• Sustainable Markets Initiative: Prince Charles-founded global network of CEOs and public institutions mobilizing private capital for sustainable development. Overlaps with the Institute through joint CCS finance initiatives and shared member organizations.
• Clean Air Task Force: US-based climate and clean energy think tank that actively advocates for CCS and CDR policies. Comparable as a science-driven advocacy organization engaging governments and industry on climate technology deployment.
• Bipartisan Policy Center: US think tank with an Energy Project that has produced CCS policy recommendations. Comparable as a policy-influencing think tank working across climate, energy, and infrastructure where the Institute also engages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@globalccsinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-ccs-institute
• Xx.com/GlobalCCS
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalCCSInstitute

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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