Article 23 Watch Initiative
A joint project from Clean Air Task Force (CATF), Carbon Balance Initiative (CB), and Bellona Europa to support and assess the effective implementation of the EU’s CO2 storage obligation on oil and gas producers, established by Article 23 of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
As the first regulation of its kind, the Net-Zero Industry Act Article 23 introduces a requirement for oil and gas producers to contribute to the development of CO2 injection capacity in the EU. This marks a shift in climate policy, embedding responsibility within the oil and gas sector to actively support CO2 storage. However, its success hinges on strong enforcement, transparent implementation, and coordination across borders and sectors.
The Article 23 Watch Initiative:
- Monitors compliance and enforcement trends across Member States through an Article 23 Implementation Tracker.
- Engages policymakers, industry, and civil society through policy briefs and stakeholder workshops.
- Will develop a “2030-Ready” policy package with recommendations for strengthening oil and gas accountability frameworks post-2030.
- Raises public awareness and drive political momentum for CO₂ storage targets and corporate accountability across the EU.
This initiative comes at a pivotal moment as the EU seeks to balance industrial competitiveness, energy security, and decarbonisation on the path to its 2050 climate goals.
Tracking the EU’s CO₂ storage obligation on oil and gas producers
Developed by Article 23 Watch, an interactive map tracking the progress of CO2 storage projects in Europe and entities obligated under the Net-Zero Industry Act is available below.
Click here to view a full screen version of this map.
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Events
Article 23 on Trial: What do the Lawsuits Mean for the Development of Europe’s CO₂ Storage Market?
Join us for a legal deep dive into Article 23 of the Net-Zero Industry Act, the ongoing litigation surrounding the EU’s CO₂ storage obligation, and what these cases could mean beyond Article 23 itself.
Tracking Article 23: Transparency and Accountability in the EU’s Carbon Storage Obligation
Article 23 Watch, a joint initiative of Clean Air Task Force, Carbon Balance Initiative, and Bellona Europa, is working to track progress by the obligated producers and identify the steps needed to ensure the target is reached. This webinar will cover the latest findings of our annual report on how EU oil and gas producers are meeting their CO2 storage obligations with a discussion from expert panelists.
