Dates

    10–11 Feb 2027

    City / country

    Houston, USA

    Venue

    George R Brown Convention Center

    Time

    : Conference 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Expo 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · : Conference 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Expo 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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    Companies exhibiting at Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America include 2G Energy, 3D Systems, ABC Sheet Metal, Accelera by Cummins and ACS Industries.

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    • 3D Systems
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    • Accelera by Cummins
    • ACS Industries

    Event overview

    Overview

    The Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America will take place on February 10-11, 2027, at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

    This event will focus on the latest advancements in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, featuring a comprehensive agenda with industry leaders and experts.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Event dates: February 10-11, 2027
    2. 2Location: George R Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas
    3. 3Focus on carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies
    4. 4Networking opportunities with industry leaders
    5. 5Comprehensive conference agenda

    Why visit

    Attendees will gain insights into the latest technologies and strategies in carbon capture, network with industry experts, and explore solutions that can help mitigate climate change impacts.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, connect with potential clients, and enhance their visibility in the rapidly evolving carbon capture market. The event addresses critical challenges in the energy sector, focusing on innovative solutions for carbon capture and sustainability. It brings together key stakeholders to discuss advancements that can significantly reduce carbon emissions.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Environmental engineers and scientists
    Energy sector professionals
    Government policymakers
    Sustainability consultants
    Academics and researchers in climate science
    Investors in clean technology

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Manufacturers of carbon capture technologies
    Providers of environmental consulting services
    Energy companies focusing on sustainability
    Research institutions and universities
    Government agencies involved in climate policy
    Innovators in renewable energy solutions

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Carbon capture and storage technologies
    Environmental monitoring equipment
    Renewable energy solutions
    Sustainable industrial processes
    Hydrogen production technologies
    Waste management solutions

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    George R Brown Convention Center

    1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010

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    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    : Conference9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Expo 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    : Conference9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Expo 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

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    Organiser

    Website

    What's on

    Programme

    10

    Sessions

    1

    Event days

    09:00–13:25

    Typical time

    Speakers

    Adrian Garcia

    Adrian Garcia

    County Commissioner @ Harris County, Precinct 2

    Altaf Shaik

    Altaf Shaik

    Principal Engineer @ American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

    Andrew Duguid

    Andrew Duguid

    Vice President @ Advanced Resources International, Inc.

    Angel Wileman

    Angel Wileman

    Manager, Thermofluids @ Southwest Research Institute

    Brett Andrews

    Brett Andrews

    President @ Membrane Technology & Research

    Crystal Farmer

    Crystal Farmer

    Hydrogen Hubs Program Manager @ Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, U.S. Department of Energy

    Eve Pope

    Eve Pope

    CCUS Technology Analyst @ IdTechEx

    Greg Matlock

    Greg Matlock

    Global Energy & Resources Industry Tax Leader @ EY

    Kelly Newnham

    Kelly Newnham

    Senior Vice President @ Worley Group Inc.

    Kevin Lauzze

    Kevin Lauzze

    Senior Vice President and Project Director @ Sargent & Lundy

    Wednesday, Feb 10, 2027

    09:00 – 09:10

    Opening Remarks: Carbon Capture Technologies

    09:10 – 09:35

    Developing Viable CCS Projects

    09:35 – 10:00

    Direct Air Capture as a Practical Climate Solution – Scaling a Novel Technology for Carbon Removal

    10:00 – 10:25

    Transformative Carbon Capture: Pioneering Cost Effective And Scalable Solutions for Low-CO2 Concentration Applications

    10:25 – 10:50

    Water vapor and CO2 adsorption isotherms well below freezing temperature: challenges and solutions.

    11:15 – 11:40

    Biogenic CO2 emissions removal with point source carbon capture technologies

    12:05 – 12:30

    A Smart Way to Maintain Moisture Specification While Reducing Energy and Emissions from a CO2 Gas Dehydration System

    12:30 – 12:55

    55,000 TPY pilot testing of MTR’s membrane-based post-combustion CO2 capture process

    12:55 – 13:20

    Integrating Thermal Energy Storage into Carbon Capture Systems

    13:20 – 13:25

    Rethinking Pumps for CCUS: From Over-Engineering to Fit-for-Purpose Solutions

    Co-located events

    Hydrogen Technology Expo North America

    Separate ticket
    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Last edition

    2026

    Completed

    This edition

    2027

    Next edition

    Not announced yet

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America will take place on February 10-11, 2027, at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. This event will focus on the latest advancements in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, featuring a comprehensive agenda with industry leaders and experts. The event addresses critical challenges in the energy sector, focusing on innovative solutions for carbon capture and sustainability. It brings together key stakeholders to.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Environmental engineers and scientists, Energy sector professionals, Government policymakers, Sustainability consultants. Event dates: February 10-11, 2027. Location: George R Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas. Focus on carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. Networking opportunities with industry leaders. Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, connect with potential clients, and enhance their visibility in the rapidly evolving carbon capture market. The event addresses critical challenges in the energy sector, focusing on innovative solutions for carbon capture and sustainability. It brings together key stakeholders to discuss advancements that can significantly reduce carbon emissions. Exhibitor categories include Manufacturers of carbon capture technologies, Providers of environmental.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Houston, Texas, USA — US Gulf Coast industrial and energy corridor

    Why it matters

    Houston is the de facto capital of US carbon capture: the Gulf Coast hosts the country's densest cluster of refining, petrochemical, LNG and hydrogen assets, the largest concentration of existing CO2 pipeline infrastructure, and a fast-growing set of DOE-supported hydrogen and carbon management hubs. That means the buyers in the room — project developers, refiners, EPCs and hub operators — are the same organisations making final investment decisions on capture retrofits, DAC deployments and CO2 storage. Co-location with the Hydrogen Technology Expo North America adds a second, overlapping buyer set across clean hydrogen and industrial decarbonisation, making a single Houston trip unusually high-yield for CCUS suppliers.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · USD

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Downtown Houston, within 1–2 km of the George R. Brown Convention Center

    USD 110–170 / night

    Rates are typical February weekday ranges per night before taxes and event-demand premiums.

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    Mid-range
    Downtown Houston / Convention District, walkable to the venue

    USD 160–240 / night

    Best balance of walkability and price; book early as the co-located hydrogen expo absorbs downtown inventory.

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    Premium
    Downtown Houston, adjacent or directly connected to the convention centre

    USD 250–420 / night

    Skybridge/adjacent options cut travel time to the halls to a few minutes on foot.

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 55–75 metered taxi estimate
    Best forGeorge Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to George R. Brown Convention Center

    Roughly 32 km (20 miles); allow 25–35 min off-peak and up to 50–60 min at weekday peak. Confirm the meter or flat rate with the driver before departure.

    rideshare

    Estimated costUSD 40–65 rideshare estimate (Uber/Lyft)
    Best forGeorge Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to George R Brown Convention Center

    Pick-up from the designated rideshare zones; prices surge during conference arrival windows.

    rideshare

    Estimated costUSD 25–40 rideshare estimate
    Best forWilliam P. Hobby (HOU) to George R Brown Convention Center

    About 16 km (10 miles) south of downtown; allow 15–25 min off-peak.

    bus

    Estimated costUSD 1.25 one-way local fare
    Best forMETRO Route 102 (Bush IAH Express) to downtown Houston

    Cheapest option from IAH; roughly 60–75 min depending on traffic, then a short walk or METRORail ride to the venue.

    metro

    Estimated costUSD 1.25 single ride; USD 3 day pass
    Best forMETRORail Green/Purple lines to the Convention District stop

    Light rail links downtown hotels, Midtown and EaDo; the Convention District stop serves the George R. Brown Convention Center directly.

    walk

    Estimated costUSD 0
    Best forDowntown hotels to the George R. Brown Convention Center

    Most downtown hotels are a 5–15 min walk; the Hilton Americas is connected to the convention centre, and the Marriott Marquis is roughly 5 min away.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa not required
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser

    Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries may enter the United States for temporary business without a visa; other nationalities generally need a B-1 business visitor visa issued before travel. Verify eligibility on the U.S. Department of State visa pages.

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    Weather

    February is one of Houston's milder, drier months: typical daytime highs around 20 °C (68 °F) and overnight lows near 8 °C (47 °F), with roughly 80 mm of rain spread over about 8–9 wet days. Expect mainly dry, pleasant days with occasional fast-moving frontal showers and short-lived cold snaps — pack layers and a compact umbrella.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Tipping

    Tipping is expected: 18–20% at restaurants, about USD 1–2 per drink at bars, and USD 1–3 per bag for hotel porters. Rideshare drivers generally expect 10–15%.

    Business dress and greetings

    Business casual to business attire is standard; Houston's energy sector often wears suits without ties. A firm handshake, eye contact and quick first-name informality are the norm.

    Alcohol and local etiquette

    The legal drinking age is 21 and photo ID is commonly checked; open containers are not permitted on the street and bars close around 2 am. Punctuality is expected for meetings.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: IAH

    Book flights to IAH when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue; compare HOU only if fares are materially lower.

    Visa

    Foreign nationals travelling to the United States for temporary business, including attending a business convention or conference, generally require a visitor visa (B-1 for business, B-2 for tourism, or a combined B-1/B-2) unless they qualify for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Confirm current rules and country eligibility on the U.S. Department of State business visa page before applying.

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries may enter the United States for temporary business without a visa; other nationalities generally need a B-1 business visitor visa issued before travel. Verify eligibility on the U.S. Department of State visa pages.

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    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH): Gateway airport for Houston.; William P. Hobby (HOU): Gateway airport for Houston.. Allow road or rail time to George R Brown Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near George R Brown Convention Center: Downtown Houston, within 1–2 km of the George R. Brown Convention Center: Holiday Inn Express Houston Downtown Convention Center, Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Downtown; Downtown Houston / Convention District, walkable to the venue: Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center, SpringHill Suites Houston Downtown, Hyatt Place Houston Downtown; Downtown Houston, adjacent or directly conn

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Houston; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to George R Brown Convention Center.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at George R Brown Convention Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: February 2027

    Temperature: Average February highs around 20 °C (68 °F) and lows near 8 °C (47 °F); brief cold fronts can push overnight lows close to or slightly below 0 °C (32 °F).

    Seasonality: February is among Houston's drier months, but not dry: expect roughly 80 mm of rain across about 8–9 wet days, usually as short heavy showers rather than all-day rain. Humidity is moderate and indoor halls plus downtown skybridges limit weather exposure during the show.

    Packing: February is one of Houston's milder, drier months: typical daytime highs around 20 °C (68 °F) and overnight lows near 8 °C (47 °F), with roughly 80 mm of rain spread over about 8–9 wet days. Expect mainly dry, pleasant days with occasional fast-moving frontal showers and short-lived cold snaps — pac

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Day 1 — Wednesday 10 February 2027

    All eight confirmed sessions in the published programme fall on the opening day, running continuously from 09:00 to 12:55 — opening remarks, viable CCS project delivery, direct air capture, low-concentration capture, biogenic CO2 removal and the 55,000 TPY membrane pilot. Day 1 therefore carries the highest session density and the strongest speaker line-up; day 2 is better reserved for exhibition-floor meetings and follow-ups.

    Side trips

    2

    Space Center Houston / NASA Johnson Space Center

    Half-day science and engineering attraction that pairs naturally with an energy-technology trip.

    Galveston Island and the Strand historic district

    Coastal half- or full-day option for post-show downtime; also near Gulf Coast industrial and port infrastructure.

    Networking spots

    3

    Exhibition-floor networking and B2B zones

    Stand areas, catering points and country/technology pavilions concentrate supplier and developer conversations between sessions.

    Conference stage Q&A and speaker area

    Speakers from US DOE OCED, Harris County, ABS, Southwest Research Institute and MTR are accessible immediately after their slots.

    Avenida de las Americas, Discovery Green and hotel lobbies

    Adjacent park and downtown hotel bars are the default venue for evening receptions and follow-up meetings.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · B-1/B-2 US business visitor visa (MRV fee)

    USD 185 / per applicant

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    visa_fee

    visitor · ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)

    USD 21–40 / per applicant

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    hotel

    visitor · Mid-range downtown Houston

    USD 160–240 / per night

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    hotel

    visitor · Budget downtown Houston

    USD 110–170 / per night

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    hotel

    visitor · Premium downtown Houston

    USD 250–420 / per night

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    per_diem

    visitor · standard (meals and incidentals)

    USD 75–110 / per day

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    local_transport

    visitor · airport transfer (rideshare or taxi)

    USD 25–75 / per trip

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    exhibitor_stand

    exhibitor · shell scheme stand, ~9 sqm equivalent

    USD 2400–6000 / per stand

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You need a shortlist of capture, DAC, CO2 transport or storage suppliers and two days of technical/market intelligence, without stand cost.

    Best for

    Technology scouts, project developers, EPC and process engineers comparing capture technologies, plus analysts and investors tracking the CCUS market.

    Min. budget

    $800.00

    Timeline

    2–6 weeks — book flights and downtown hotel early; conference passes are released in the months before February.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Conference pass pricing and expo-only access differ; confirm delegate rates with the organiser before committing.

    February cold fronts and occasional heavy rain can slow Houston ground transport.

    Downtown hotel rates spike when the expo floor is shared with the co-located Hydrogen Technology Expo North America.

    exhibit

    You have named Gulf Coast projects, hubs or refiners in your pipeline and can staff the stand with technical sellers for both show days.

    Best for

    Capture technology vendors (solvents, sorbents, membranes, compressors, dehydration, CO2 handling), engineering and EPC firms, and service providers targeting US Gulf Coast projects.

    Min. budget

    $2,400.00

    Timeline

    4–9 months — space contract, stand design/build, freight, travel and staffing lead time before February 2027.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Stand/space pricing is not published in the listing — confirm shell-scheme and space-only rates with the organiser.

    Lead quality depends on pre-show meetings booked ahead of the show, not walk-ups alone.

    Co-located Hydrogen Technology Expo traffic means you compete for attention across two floors.

    skip

    You cannot justify Houston travel cost, or the same buyer set is reachable at a lower-cost regional or European CCUS event.

    Best for

    Vendors with no US Gulf Coast or North American project pipeline, and teams whose 2027 budget is already committed to other shows.

    Timeline

    n/a

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

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