Lapis Carbon Solutions CEO Reg Manhas on scaling CCUS projects – CSF 2026 Speaker Preview

Ahead of the 2026 Carbon Solutions Forum in San Diego, CA, Reg Manhas, CEO of Lapis Carbon Solutions, joins Energy Dialogues for an in-depth speaker interview.

In this conversation, Reg shares how Lapis is advancing bespoke carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects across ammonia, ethanol, and biofuels, and what early deployments are teaching the industry about integrating CCS into existing facilities. He explains why proximity, community engagement, and regulator relationships are critical to project success, and how policy incentives like 45Q are shaping commercial pathways.

He discusses:
• Why low-cost, bespoke CCS models are unlocking new projects across ammonia and biofuels
• Lessons learned from early CCUS deployments and integrating capture into operating facilities
• The role of stakeholder engagement and local trust in permitting and project timelines
• How ethanol and SAF markets are driving demand for scalable carbon management
• Where CCS may intersect with natural gas power and data center demand

This interview is part of the Energy Dialogues Speaker Series and our ongoing work to connect early with leaders shaping the conversations at the Carbon Solutions Forum. These previews set the stage for the discussions ahead and the dialogue continues long after the forum.

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