Editorial: The challenge and opportunity of CCUS in the development of unconventional resource

The decline in conventional oil production and the rise in costs for exploitation have led to a shift in global interest towards unconventional resources. To address environmental issues, the development of unconventional resources aims to increase oil and gas production without increasing emissions (Li et al., 2017a; Li et al., 2021). The use of low-carbon technologies, which emit low or zero CO2 emissions, is crucial in reducing CO2 emissions and promoting carbon neutrality. Key to this is the application of low-carbon technology in the development process to reduce emissions and increase CO2 utilization and storage (Li et al., 2014; Li et al., 2017b; Li et al., 2020).

This Research Topic, which accompanies the Research Topic of Frontiers in Energy Research, places an emphasis on the fundamental innovations and compiles 11 current publications on original applications of the challenge and opportunity of CCUS in the development of unconventional resource.