Carbon Capture and Utilization Potential in Fossil Fuel Plants of Kenya: A Qualitative Study

Fossil fuel plants in Kenya are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, with carbon capture and utilization (CCUS) emerging as a promising strategy for mitigating climate change. Qualitative analysis was conducted through interviews with industry experts, stakeholders, and a review of existing literature. A thematic approach was employed to identify themes related to CCUS implementation. Interviews revealed that while there is interest in adopting CCUS technologies, financial barriers and lack of technical expertise are major challenges. The proportion of participants who identified economic incentives as crucial for adoption was 75%. CCUS technologies show promise but require significant investment and policy support to be effectively implemented at fossil fuel plants in Kenya. Investment in research, development, and training programmes is recommended to enhance the technological readiness level of CCUS. Policy frameworks should incentivize and facilitate its adoption. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.