Carbon Without Borders: Harmonising CCS in Asia Pacific

Can Asia-Pacific build a cross-border carbon capture system—and make it actually work?In this episode of Green Shift, host David Austin and co-host James Balzer sit down with Kevin Pang (SVP at FutureScaleX) to unpack one of the most complex—and potentially transformative—climate solutions: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).From Japan’s push to export CO₂, to Southeast Asia’s vast storage potential, this conversation explores the real-world challenges of turning CCS into a regional, scalable system.🎯 Key Topics Covered:What CCS actually is (pre-combustion, post-combustion, oxy-fuel explained simply)Why transport—not storage—is the biggest bottleneck in Asia-PacificThe geopolitics of cross-border CO₂ (Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia)The economics: can CCS ever be commercially viable?Carbon credits vs real costs—where’s the tipping point?The role of state-owned enterprises and government incentivesWhy ASEAN’s geography (ports + industry clusters) is a hidden advantageThe governance challenge: tracking CO₂ across borders (MRV systems)CCS as a transition solution, not a permanent fixAnd the big idea: could CO₂ become a valuable resource instead of waste?💡 Standout Insight:If CO₂ can be converted into products like ethylene, it could unlock real market demand—turning climate policy into economic opportunity.🌱 Why This Matters:Asia-Pacific is at the center of global growth—and emissions. Getting CCS right here could define whether the region can balance development with decarbonisation.🔗 Related Episodes:Check out our previous deep dive on CCS governance https://youtu.be/uH5R-8oSOW8?si=rbGnpAgd1p6O3KWz🔗Download James' policy brief, "Diagnosing Governance Dysfunctionsof CCS in Indonesia" https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/ca134fed-3c95-42d1-bf19-decdd72df6d1/CSER_PB08_Diagnosing%20Governance%20Dysfunctions%20o.pdf👍 Like, subscribe, and follow Green Shift for more conversations on the transition to a sustainable economy—through an Asia-focused lens.#CarbonCapture #CCS #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #AsiaPacific #ClimateTech #Decarbonisation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.