Author
Alessia Virone
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TEN-T and CO2 to permanent storage – a positive step for Europe’s industrial decarbonisation plan
Nearly all pathways towards EU climate neutrality by 2050 highlight the need for the deployment of CO2 capture, transport, and storage to reach our climate goals. The recent EU Industrial Carbon Management Strategy and 2040 Climate Target Communication further highlight the essential role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) for…
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Maritime decarbonisation ambition in European Parliament falls short
Last week, the European Parliament voted in plenary on two key pieces of legislation for the decarbonisation of the transport sector: the FuelEU Maritime Regulation and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).
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First reaction to ‘Fit For 55’, the European Commission’s plan to reduce GHG emissions by 55% by 2030
Today, the European Commission published its much-anticipated Fit for 55 Package. It consists of 13 legislative proposals completely revamping EU climate and energy laws. With the European Green Deal, the EU committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. It is now time for the…
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CATF Consultation for the Revision of the European Commission’s TEN-T Regulation
With the Green Deal and its ambitious climate goals, the EU needs to adapt the TEN-T Regulation to ensure that the transport sector, currently representing almost a quarter of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, can transition to zero-emissions mobility.
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European Parliament Clarifies Position on Hydrogen Strategy
CATF welcomes the adoption this afternoon by the European Parliament of its own-initiative report on the Hydrogen Strategy. The European Commission unveiled its strategy on 8 July 2020. Since hydrogen has a key role to play as a decarbonisation enabler for hard-to-electrify sectors, the Commission strategy aims to scale up…
