The process consists of a combination of a low temperature CO2 condensation separation step followed by either a physical or chemical solvent scrubbing process. The first step results in the partial pressure of CO2 in the gaseous steam being reduced to a value near the triple point pressure of CO2. Typically, the partial pressure of CO2 is reduced to the range 5.5 bar to 7.0 bar. The second stage process then removes the remaining CO2.