CCS Europe

📣Ursula von der Leyen has secured her second term as President of the European Commission! A leading force behind the inception and adoption of the Green Deal, her first tenure saw CCS come to forefront of the debate on how to decarbonise Europe's industry, with landmark initiatives like the ICMS and NZIA sending a clear signal of support for these technologies. A good start, no doubt, but the second VdL Commission has a lot of work to make sure that these commitments are realized. To ensure CCS can play its role in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the Commission has to focus on: 🤝Facilitating cross-border collaboration, especially for CO2 transport infrastructure. 📄Developing efficient permitting procedures for CCS throughout the EU 🌍Engaging in discussions with like-minded third countries to expand CO2 storage capacity 🚦Ensuring that there is no divergence between between Member States policy 👮♀️Guaranteeing the full implementation of EU law regarding CCS in all Member States 👩🏫Bolstering public support for CCS technologies. Quite the job! This is precisely why CCS Europe is calling a CCS Envoy. A political leader within the Commission can give CCS the focus it requires and deserves if it is to reach its full potential. Read more about why we need a dedicated CCS Envoy and support our plea here: https://lnkd.in/dYvtzCaT

When our Director Chris Davies sat down with Snam S.p.A.'s Director for CCS and Carbon Removal, Paolo Testini, they discussed how the Ravenna CCS project began as a pilot phase in 2023, storing 25,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year. But by 2030, it’s set to scale up 160x, capturing 4 million tonnes annually! 🚀 What does this mean for industry? A massive step forward in decarbonisation. 👀 Get the full story in our exclusive interview: https://lnkd.in/eVHBKwXj

The European Commission just gave the green light to a €2.3 billion Finnish State aid scheme aimed at reducing industrial emissions - and carbon capture and storage is part of the plan. Why does this matter? Because CCS tech is one of the best ways to cut emissions from hard-to-abate industries (think steel, cement, chemicals). This funding will help scale up CCS in Finland and make the Finns' net-zero goals a reality. 💰 Tax incentives are on the table. 🌍 Climate impact is in focus. ⚡ Innovation is getting a major boost. Great news for CCS! You can read the Commission's full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gHseFwB4

The European Parliament’s new resolution on energy-intensive industries—debated today at the ITRE committee—ticks a lot of boxes. It talks about better funding for net-zero technologies, scaling up initiatives like the carbon contracts for difference, and pushing green public procurement. But here’s the problem: It’s non-binding, light on details, and barely acknowledges how essential CCS is for industrial decarbonisation. If we’re serious about net-zero, we need stronger commitments, not just well-intentioned statements. More funding, clearer regulations, and faster deployment—that’s what the sector needs. Not convinced by CCS? Watch the aftermovie of our team's visit to the Porthos site last month to see the technology in action: https://lnkd.in/eBC6789S

For years, we’ve talked about carbon capture and storage (CCS). Now, we’re witnessing it come to life. The CCS Europe team recently visited Porthos, Europe’s first open-access CO₂ transport and storage project, and what we saw was incredible. 🚀 Pipelines are being laid. ⚡ Compressors are in place. 🌍 Large-scale decarbonisation is becoming a reality. With 2.5 million tonnes of CO₂ captured per year and infrastructure ready to scale up, Rotterdam is leading the way. Want to see it for yourself? Watch the aftermovie below! 🎬👇

Imagine turning yesterday’s energy sources into tomorrow’s climate solutions. That’s exactly what’s happening off the shores of Ravenna, where depleted gas fields in the Adriatic Sea are being repurposed to store CO₂. Paolo Testini, Director CCS and Carbon Removal at Snam S.p.A., sat down with CCS Europe Director Chris Davies to discuss how this project is paving the way for industrial decarbonisation. 🌊 A greener future, built beneath the waves. 📽️ Watch the full interview to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVHBKwXj

A big thank you to Bellona Europa for organising the CCS Conference in Norway and for hosting such an insightful and engaging event! It was great to see CCS Europe Director Chris Davies take the stage and contribute to a vital discussion on the future of carbon capture and industrial development. Always a pleasure to connect with experts and policymakers working towards meaningful climate solutions. Looking forward to keeping the momentum going! Speaking of maintaining momentum, take a look at our recommendations for the first 100 days of the new Commission - only 26 days left! https://lnkd.in/e-CiNpcs

The European Commission just released its 2025 Work Programme – and CCS is on the line. 🚨Our team analysed it line by line to see how it impacts carbon capture and storage (CCS). Here’s where CCS gets a boost: ✅ Clean Industrial Deal (Q1 2025) → A new framework for industrial decarbonisation. CCS must be central to it. ✅ Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (Q4 2025) → A major push for industrial decarbonisation through simplification, investment, and more – but will CCS get the attention (read funding) it needs? ✅ European Climate Law Amendment (Q2 2025) → A 90% emissions reduction target for 2040. Without CCS? Impossible. ✅ Innovation Fund Fitness Check (Q4 2025) → A chance to ensure EU funding actually supports CCS projects. ✅ Multiannual Financial Framework (Q3 2025) → The new EU budget must prioritise CCS for long-term climate goals. 🚨 But here’s what’s missing: 🚫 No CO₂ transport regulatory framework. Without it, cross-border CCS infrastructure won’t happen. 🚫 Competitiveness Fund was left out. Despite being mentioned in the Competitiveness Compass, it’s missing – yet this could be a game-changer for CCS investment. The takeaway? CCS is non-negotiable for Europe’s climate ambitions. But policies need to catch up. That’s where you come in. Help us push CCS to the top of the EU agenda! 🔗 Join the movement: https://lnkd.in/eHM6Zv_q

January was an eventful month for CCS 🚀 The EU’s new College of Commissioners has dropped the Competitiveness Compass, and it’s pointing straight at industrial decarbonisation. Think incentives for low-carbon products, fresh investment in CO₂ infrastructure, and a new Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act! Meanwhile, Norway is charging ahead—Hafslund Celsio’s CCS project just got the green light, set to slash Oslo’s CO₂ emissions by 20%! These are just a few highlights from last month—read our full February newsletter to stay up to date on everything that's happened in the world of CCS in the last month! 📩 https://lnkd.in/d4tG8WUc

One year ago, the European Commission introduced the Industrial Carbon Management strategy. But what has changed since then? The strategy recognised that up to 450 million tonnes of CO₂ will need to be captured annually by 2050. However, in the past year, only one major CCS project in the EU has taken a Final Investment Decision. We need hundreds. CCS Europe has sent a letter to President Ursula von der Leyen to mark the ICM strategy’s one-year anniversary and highlight the lack of progress since its introduction. The letter emphasises that the Commission must provide: ✅ Clearer leadership—who is responsible for CCS? ✅ An EU-wide CCS Action Plan to support Member States ✅ A dedicated CCS envoy to ensure progress ✅ Policy measures to incentivise investment in low-carbon industrial materials Hard-to-abate industries cannot survive without CCS. If the EU is serious about helping industry remain competitive while mitigating climate change, the Clean Industrial Deal must deliver real, actionable support. Read our letter to the Commission President here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ej4KyUGs