Our work
LETA is a not-for-profit investment fund that accelerates the development of technology solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from critical industries like steel, cement, and power generation.
OVERVIEW
LETA takes a leadership role in developing low emission technologies in Australia and with our trading partners across the world, through an investment portfolio focused on developing projects and technologies that:
What are low emission technologies?
Low emission technologies are advanced technologies that seek to support low-carbon, reliable power and reduce emissions from hard-to-abate industries such as manufacturing, mining, cement, and fertiliser production.
Low emission technologies help to reduce emissions to meet our international climate commitments.
Why low emission technologies?
To meet global climate goals and secure a net zero future, we need low-carbon, reliable and affordable energy—delivered when and where it’s needed. Low emission technologies are a part of making that happen.
Alongside renewables, they can reduce emissions from some of the hardest-to-abate sectors like manufacturing, heavy industry, and transport—helping us transition to a lower carbon energy system without compromising jobs, reliability or cost of living.
A global and local challenge
Australia has committed to reaching net zero by 2050. That’s a big task—especially when nearly a quarter of global emissions come from industries like cement, steel, and aluminium. These sectors are essential to our economy but difficult to decarbonise. Low emission technologies, including carbon capture, utilisation and storage, and low-carbon liquid fuels, offer potential pathways to lowering emissions while keeping these industries strong.
Energy transition in action
Across the world, energy systems are changing. There are already dozens of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects operating globally, preventing millions of tonnes of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere. This kind of proven technology is available now to retrofit existing infrastructure and reduce emissions—while we build out renewables and develop the industries of the future.
A path to net zero
Low emission technologies can capture and reuse emissions, create low-carbon fuels, and support industry innovation. Low emission tech has the potential to support Australia to meet its climate goals and create new economic opportunities along the way.
Projects
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Solid Sorbent Carbon Capture Project
Making carbon capture more energy efficient and affordable.
SGC Coal2Carbon
Turning captured emissions into valuable materials for batteries and advanced manufacturing.
8 Rivers Allam Cycle Emissions Capture
Developing next-generation coal technologies that deliver reliable power and reduced emissions.
CO2CRC Otway Stage 4
Testing new ways to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of storing emissions underground.
Carbon Recycling Fund Institute
Partnering to turn CO2 into a resource.
KC8 PACER Project
Trialling new ways to reduce emissions from cement production at Cement Australia’s Gladstone kiln.
Mining3 Catalytic VAM Abatement Commercialisation Program
Exploring new technologies that could break down mining emissions from lower emitting mines.
FEnEx CRC LP LT Technology R&D Project
Exploring liquefied CO₂ shipping solutions.
Reports Snapshot
Report
9 October 2025
GCCSI Report: Global Status of CCS 2025
Report
12 September 2025
LETA Commissioned Report: Powering Japan’s Hydrogen Future - Australia’s Coal Advantage with CCS
Report
25 July 2025
LETA Commissioned Report: The Economic Potential for Carbon Capture and Storage in Australia’s Eastern States