Review Article

CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS

Volume: 2 Number: 1 February 25, 2026
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CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS

Abstract

The global transition to a low-carbon energy system requires comprehensive carbon management strategies that integrate emissions reduction, control, and offset processes with next-generation technologies. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has become one of the most promising approaches for reducing CO₂ emissions in energy-intensive sectors such as power generation, iron and steel, and cement. However, traditional CCS applications face significant challenges, including high capital and operating costs, energy efficiency losses, and social acceptance issues. Recent studies demonstrate that the integration of next-generation digital tools, such as digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks, and blockchain-based monitoring systems, can increase the efficiency, transparency, and security of CCS operations. These technologies enhance process optimization, reduce energy efficiency losses, and strengthen MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) frameworks, contributing to the wider adoption of CCS. Policy analyses highlight the critical importance of effective carbon pricing, international cooperation, and financial incentives for scaling up CCS. In this context, CCS is considered not only a "transition technology" for decarbonizing fossil fuel-based infrastructure but also a cornerstone of the carbon economy because it enables carbon reuse. This study discusses the holistic integration of carbon management systems and CCS technologies in the context of the energy sector, their advantages and challenges, and aims to present an evaluation of current technologies.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Energy Generation, Conversion and Storage (Excl. Chemical and Electrical)

Journal Section

Review Article

Publication Date

February 25, 2026

Submission Date

October 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 30, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 1

APA
Ateş, F., & Javani, N. (2026). CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS. International Journal of Energy Horizon (IJEH), 2(1), 1-9. https://izlik.org/JA44UX66XP
AMA
1.Ateş F, Javani N. CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS. IJEH. 2026;2(1):1-9. https://izlik.org/JA44UX66XP
Chicago
Ateş, Funda, and Nader Javani. 2026. “CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS”. International Journal of Energy Horizon (IJEH) 2 (1): 1-9. https://izlik.org/JA44UX66XP.
EndNote
Ateş F, Javani N (February 1, 2026) CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS. International Journal of Energy Horizon (IJEH) 2 1 1–9.
IEEE
[1]F. Ateş and N. Javani, “CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS”, IJEH, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 1–9, Feb. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA44UX66XP
ISNAD
Ateş, Funda - Javani, Nader. “CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS”. International Journal of Energy Horizon (IJEH) 2/1 (February 1, 2026): 1-9. https://izlik.org/JA44UX66XP.
JAMA
1.Ateş F, Javani N. CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS. IJEH. 2026;2:1–9.
MLA
Ateş, Funda, and Nader Javani. “CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS”. International Journal of Energy Horizon (IJEH), vol. 2, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 1-9, https://izlik.org/JA44UX66XP.
Vancouver
1.Funda Ateş, Nader Javani. CCS TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITALIZATION PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY: A HOLISTIC RESEARCH WITH SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS. IJEH [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 1;2(1):1-9. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA44UX66XP

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