CCS Deployment - MENA Workforce Readiness.

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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of workforce readiness for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in the MENA region. It highlights skills gaps and institutional challenges, identifying the need for legal frameworks and coordinated regulatory structures. The report emphasizes the strategic role of workforce development in translating CCUS policy into effective implementation. It explores regional disparities, coordination mechanisms, and recommends strategic capacity-building initiatives to achieve targeted climate goals by 2035.

Researcher

Celso Gomes, Ghost Research

PublishedDecember 2025

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PurposeTo analyze workforce readiness and skills gaps in CCS deployment in the MENA region.

AudiencePolicymakers, energy sector professionals, and researchers in the MENA region.

Special EmphasisFocus on policy implementation, sustainability, legal frameworks.

52Pages of Deep Analysis

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Celso Gomes

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Significant skills gaps in CCUS technical and regulatory areas.Need for dedicated legal frameworks for effective CCUS policy.Importance of interagency coordination in policy implementation.Capacity building is crucial to enhance workforce readiness for CCUS.International engagement fosters policy and technical knowledge sharing.

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52Pages of Deep Analysis

0Proprietary AI Visuals

34Curated Credible Sources

2Data Analysis Tables

Summary.

CCUS deployment in MENA faces significant barriers, including a $495 billion funding shortfall and skills gaps in regulatory drafting and technical comprehension. Regional disparities persist, with countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading in institutional expertise and capacity. A phased roadmap aims to address these challenges by 2035.

Strategic solutions emphasize coordinated legal reforms, leveraging sovereign wealth funds, and enhancing inter-ministerial coordination. Initiatives like regional training and peer-learning networks focus on expanding technical literacy and establishing dedicated CCUS units. By aligning with international standards, MENA can accelerate CCUS deployment, achieving climate goals and boosting economic resilience.

CCS Deployment - MENA Workforce Readiness.

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