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This paper briefly describes how subsea technology and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) can be utilized to tackle climate change as well as improving energy security. Subsea processing technology was introduced and used to enhance oil and gas recovery. Due to rapid climate change in recent years because of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions, energy industries have introduced low carbon initiatives by means of introducing CCUS by utilizing existing subsea processing technologies. The combination of subsea processing technologies and CCUS can valorise offshore assets by reducing GHG emissions and improving system efficiency. High carbon emitting offshore assets can now be economically and environmentally utilized as the carbon dioxide is captured at the wellhead, preventing any carbon emissions. Moreover, the separated carbon dioxide can be utilised in EOR and EGR operations. CCUS is utilized to maximise the field production output by debottlenecking in surface facilities and simultaneously utilising carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery, therefore reducing overall emissions and increase productivity. The paper will cover subsea processing and CCUS facilities methodology, scopes, cost effectiveness, overall process, results, any observations, conclusions, and recommendations.