Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has become a key decarbonisation pathway for oil and gas and other hard-to-abate industries.
Policy & Regulatory Background
Energy policy and regulatory developments are increasingly intertwined with geopolitical dynamics, trade relationships, and climate commitments. Sanctions regimes, export licensing requirements, and environmental regulations all exert material influence on production economics and global trade flows.
International bodies including the IEA, OPEC, and the WTO play significant roles in shaping the framework within which energy markets operate, through data publication, coordination mechanisms, and shared standards for energy security.
What to Watch
Observers should watch for regulatory agency responses, potential legal challenges, and downstream industry reactions as the evolving policy landscape continues to affect investment planning and operational compliance.
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