CCUS Insights: Policies, Systems, and European Developments
Keywords: CCUS; carbon capture; utilization; storage; CO2 infrastructure; incentives; system integration; emissions management; European energy transition
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCU/S) technologies are emerging as a key driver for achieving carbon neutrality. These factsheets highlight the latest EU and German CCU/S policies and practices under the Sino-German Energy Partnership, providing actionable insights for China’s low-carbon transition.
CO2 Infrastructure Regulation
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Published: June 2025
Pages: 10 | 546 KB
Authors: Leon Flöer (lead author), Martin Albicker, Leon Podehl, Astrid Weyand, German Energy Agency (dena)
Introduction: This factsheet examines CO2 infrastructure regulations and their essential role in addressing market failures, such as underinvestment, high transport costs, and reduced industrial competitiveness. It outlines ex-ante and ex-post regulatory approaches and highlights case studies and experiences from EU member states, providing practical insights into effective governance.
Incentive Systems for Carbon Capture Utilization Storage
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Published: June 2025
Pages: 14 | 1 MB
Authors: Leon Flöer (lead author), Martin Albicker, Leon Podehl, Astrid Weyand, German Energy Agency (dena)
Introduction: The ramp-up of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and/or Storage (CCU/S) as a climate protection measure requires incentive systems, as the effective price on CO2 emissions is currently generally too low to cover the costs of storage, and the market demand for CO2 as a resource is very limited. In this context, the various incentive systems pursued in Europe are presented below, and their role in the transformation is analysed.
Intergration of Carbon Capture Utilization Storage in Emissions Systems
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Published: June 2025
Pages: 9 | 572 KB
Authors: Leon Flöer (lead author), Martin Albicker, Leon Podehl, Astrid Weyand, German Energy Agency (dena)
Introduction: The ramp-up of Carbon Capture Utilisation and/or Storage (CCU/S) requires incentive systems, with emissions trading systems playing a key role. The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) serves as the leading instrument for CCU/S in the European Union. The functioning and the integration of CCU/S in the EU ETS is therefore most relevant.
State of CCUS in Europe 2024-25
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Published: June 2025
Pages: 3 | 424KB
Authors: Leon Flöer (lead author), Martin Albicker, Leon Podehl, Astrid Weyand, German Energy Agency (dena)
Introduction: This factsheet offers a clear overview of how European countries are advancing Carbon Capture, Utilisation and/or Storage (CCU/S). With the Net Zero Industry Act adopted in 2024, the EU has set a binding CO₂ storage target for 2030. At the same time, the Carbon Removal Certification Framework is laying the groundwork for the first EU-wide voluntary certification system covering carbon removal, carbon farming, carbon storage, and product-based carbon storage. The factsheet also showcases progress in individual countries, featuring projects and policies from Germany, Austria, Denmark, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
