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CO2 Capture Utilization and Storage - From molecular chemistry to life cycle

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Background
CO2 Capture Utilization and Storage - From molecular chemistry to life cycle

Authors : Axel CHANCRE, Titouan CHETOT, Franck ULM, Laurent VIAL, Julien LECLAIRE, Maxime DUCREUX

Publication date: December 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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1. Background

1.1 Energy consumption and overall emissions

Since 1850, the share of fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil) in the global energy mix has risen from 7% to 76%, and per capita energy consumption has quadrupled . This figure tripled between 1850 and the 1970s, and then increased by just over 1% per year through 2025

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