Exploring the future of carbon capture and utilisation by combining an international Delphi study with local scenario development

•A Delphi study lists the main factors influencing CCU sector development.•A local scenario development workshop elicits its possible future states.•The government and CCU costs are considered the most uncertain and impactful.•The developed scenarios provide the foundation for consequent scenario planning.•We advocate for transparency and provide detailed insights into the protocol used.