CO2CRC Future Program 2026-35
Partnering for a CCS-Ready AustraliaJOIN US IN REBOOTING AUSTRALIA’S CCS FUTURE
CO2CRC is reigniting Australia’s leadership in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and we’re calling on industry, researchers, and governments to be part of the next great leap in climate innovation.
Net Zero by 2050 won’t happen without reliable, large-scale CO₂ storage. Through our 10-year Future Program (2026–2035), CO2CRC is uniting Australia’s brightest minds and strongest industries to deliver regulator-aligned, field-proven CCS solutions that make large-scale decarbonisation achievable. Backed by 20 years of world-first achievements and the globally recognised Otway International Test Centre, we are transforming research into real-world solutions that are demonstrated, validated, scalable, and ready to deploy.
We are now putting forward a $100 million business case to the Australian Government to support our 10-year Future Program (2026-2035), with matching support sought from industry, research partners, and state governments. Together, this investment will secure Australia’s global position as a CCS leader and ensure that the $200 million OITC, an internationally unique asset unlike any other, continues to deliver impact rather than being lost to decommissioning.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape CCS as a key part of a global clean energy future, safeguard our vital research infrastructure, and keep Australia at the forefront of global CCS innovation.
Join us. Partner with CO2CRC to reboot Australia’s CCS future and support the global transition.
“Investment into research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) is one of the most powerful levers a nation can pull to secure its long-term economic prosperity, technological sovereignty, and environmental resilience. It is not merely an expenditure, it is an investment in a country’s capacity to generate new industries, create high-value employment, and maintain global competitiveness. CO2CRC is a leader in Carbon Management Technologies.“
CCS Future Program: For Government
Partnering for Australia’s Net Zero Future
CO2CRC’s Future Research Program (2026–2035) directly supports Australia’s legislated climate goals and economic transformation. It provides governments with proven, evidence-based solutions that reduce uncertainty and accelerate progress toward a low-carbon future.
Through long-term collaboration, governments can:
- Strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks with real-world CCS evidence.
- Support regional job creation and investment through energy transition industries.
- Safeguard national energy security and global competitiveness.
- Ensure continued access to Australia’s $200 million Otway International Test Centre, a critical national asset delivering regulator-ready science and performance data.
Partner with CO2CRC to turn climate commitments into practical, measurable outcomes.
CCS Future Program: For Industry & Investors
De-risking Decarbonisation while Scaling Up and Accelerating Commercial Success
The CCS Future Program is designed for industry leaders and investors who want to move beyond theory to proven, bankable CO2 storage performance.
Working with CO2CRC gives you direct access to the Otway International Test Centre, the only facility in Australia where large-scale CCS technologies are demonstrated under real-world conditions.
By partnering with CO2CRC, you will:
- Reduce project risk through validated field data and performance metrics.
- Accelerate project approvals with regulator-aligned monitoring solutions.
- Cut lifecycle costs with efficient storage design and operation.
- Strengthen ESG credentials and attract investment confidence.
- Lower research and development costs through Government co-investment and shared infrastructure.
Your participation ensures Australia remains a trusted global hub for CCS innovation and commercial deployment.
Invest in impact. Partner with CO2CRC to lead the next generation of CCS projects.
CCS Future Program: For Researchers
Advance World-Class CCS Science with Real-World Impact
Join Australia’s national, industry-aligned R&D collaboration, anchored by the Otway International Test Centre, a globally recognised platform for applied CCS research.
Through the Future Program, researchers gain:
- Access to decades of field data, geological models, and monitoring systems.
- Collaboration with leading scientists, regulators, and industry specialists.
- Opportunities to design and deliver field trials that prove new CCS technologies.
- Pathways to translate research into policy, regulation, and commercial practice.
- Together, we’re shaping the science that underpins large-scale CCS deployment — in Australia and worldwide.
Join CO2CRC and help drive the innovation that delivers Net Zero.
Begin the Conversation Today
Contact us to schedule a confidential, no-obligation discussion on how your organisation can participate in our high-impact, high-value future program and help build a CCS-Ready Australia.
Email: futureprogram@co2crc.com.au
Phone: +61 3 8595 9600