The IPCC Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) outlines the potential of CCS as a key technology for mitigating climate change. CCS involves capturing CO₂ from industrial and energy sources, transporting it, and storing it in geological formations, the ocean, or mineral carbonates. It is considered a critical component of a portfolio of mitigation strategies to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations. CCS can reduce overall mitigation costs and increase flexibility in achieving emission reductions, but its widespread application depends on technical maturity, costs, regulatory aspects, environmental issues, and public perception. CCS technology includes post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxyfuel combustion methods. Post-combustion capture is economically feasible in some conditions, while pre-combustion and oxyfuel combustion are in various stages of development. Transport of CO₂ is primarily via pipelines for distances up to 1,000 km, with ships or rail for longer distances. Storage in geological formations, such as saline formations, oil and gas fields, and unminable coal beds, is technically feasible in some cases. Ocean storage is still in research, with potential ecological impacts. CCS can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions from power plants, with potential reductions of 80–90% compared to plants without CCS. However, leakage risks and the long-term retention of stored CO₂ are concerns. The economic potential of CCS varies, with costs influenced by technology, location, and fuel type. Retrofitting existing plants with CCS is more expensive and less efficient than new plants. The cost of capture is the largest component of CCS systems, and economies of scale could reduce costs over time. The geographical distribution of CO₂ sources and storage opportunities is uneven, with many sources near suitable geological storage sites. Future projections suggest that a significant portion of global fossil fuel emissions could be technically suitable for capture and storage. CCS has the potential to contribute to climate change mitigation, but its implementation requires further research, development, and regulatory frameworks.The IPCC Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) outlines the potential of CCS as a key technology for mitigating climate change. CCS involves capturing CO₂ from industrial and energy sources, transporting it, and storing it in geological formations, the ocean, or mineral carbonates. It is considered a critical component of a portfolio of mitigation strategies to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations. CCS can reduce overall mitigation costs and increase flexibility in achieving emission reductions, but its widespread application depends on technical maturity, costs, regulatory aspects, environmental issues, and public perception. CCS technology includes post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxyfuel combustion methods. Post-combustion capture is economically feasible in some conditions, while pre-combustion and oxyfuel combustion are in various stages of development. Transport of CO₂ is primarily via pipelines for distances up to 1,000 km, with ships or rail for longer distances. Storage in geological formations, such as saline formations, oil and gas fields, and unminable coal beds, is technically feasible in some cases. Ocean storage is still in research, with potential ecological impacts. CCS can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions from power plants, with potential reductions of 80–90% compared to plants without CCS. However, leakage risks and the long-term retention of stored CO₂ are concerns. The economic potential of CCS varies, with costs influenced by technology, location, and fuel type. Retrofitting existing plants with CCS is more expensive and less efficient than new plants. The cost of capture is the largest component of CCS systems, and economies of scale could reduce costs over time. The geographical distribution of CO₂ sources and storage opportunities is uneven, with many sources near suitable geological storage sites. Future projections suggest that a significant portion of global fossil fuel emissions could be technically suitable for capture and storage. CCS has the potential to contribute to climate change mitigation, but its implementation requires further research, development, and regulatory frameworks.