Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) is considered a key strategy for decarbonising industries which have limited options for tackling CO₂ process emissions. Previous efforts to develop CCS projects have been thwarted by adverse public perceptions amongst other issues. Understanding and tracking public perceptions prior to project development is therefore highly advisable.

This study explores public perceptions of applying CCS technology at the Port Talbot Steelworks in South Wales. Opinions of local residents were gathered by means of two focus groups. Participants were concerned about the impact of implementing CCS on the competitiveness of the plant and, as a consequence, the possibility of closure. Perceived positive impacts were that a CCS facility would improve local air quality as well as the town’s public image, bringing inward investment. Acceptance or otherwise of CCS was found to be influenced by trust. Participants expressed particular distrust towards the local steel firm and various levels of Government, citing poor engagement, whilst showing tentative trust towards scientific/research organisations. Most participants saw emission reducing technologies as an inevitability, with most considering CCS to be of benefit to the Port Talbot Steelworks. If an effective engagement strategy and equal-voice procedures are applied, the residents of Port Talbot could be amenable to CCS.

二氧化碳捕集与封存（CCS）被认为是脱碳行业的关键策略，而这些行业在解决CO ₂工艺排放方面的选择有限。除其他问题外，公众对社会的负面看法阻碍了先前开发CCS项目的努力。因此，强烈建议在项目开发之前了解和跟踪公众的看法。

这项研究探索了公众对在南威尔士的塔尔伯特钢铁厂应用CCS技术的看法。通过两个焦点小组收集了当地居民的意见。与会者担心实施CCS对工厂竞争力的影响，并因此而担心关闭工厂的可能性。可以感觉到的积极影响是，CCS设施将改善当地的空气质量以及该镇的公众形象，从而吸引投资。发现对CCS的接受与否受信任的影响。与会人员对当地钢铁公司和各级政府表示特别不信任，理由是参与度差，同时对科学/研究组织也表现出暂时的信任。大多数参与者认为减排技术是不可避免的，大多数人认为CCS对塔尔伯特港钢铁厂有好处。如果采用有效的交往策略和平等声音程序，塔尔伯特港（Port Talbot）的居民可能会接受CCS的待遇。