Work Area
Carbon Capture
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EIB Climate Bank Roadmap 2026-30: Strengthening the EU’s climate action toolbox through strategic sustainable finance
Introduction Climate change arguably remains the most urgent challenge of our time. Record-breaking temperatures month after month and increasingly deadly and economically devastating climate disasters demonstrate that decisive and sustained action is still needed to cut planet-warming emissions. While other priorities for public funding and support have emerged, addressing climate…
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Building demand for decarbonised products of heavy industry in the European Union
Key recommendations In parallel, apply overarching limits on the embodied carbon of selected end-use products and buildings, with gradual tightening of limits over time. Introduction Heavy industry sectors, such as steel, cement, chemicals, and refining, emit over 500 million tonnes of CO2 annually in the European Union (EU), accounting for…
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Next steps for Article 23: How penalties can give teeth to the European Union’s CO2 storage obligation on oil and gas producers
In 2024, the EU broke new ground by requiring oil and gas producers to start building the CO₂ storage infrastructure needed to reach its climate goals. Under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), these companies must deliver 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 injection capacity by 2030 — a target critical…
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Coordinated Government action on CCS funding and deployment could slash industrial decarbonisation costs in Central and Eastern Europe
A new policy brief from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) provides a roadmap for governments in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to accelerate regional carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment to decarbonise heavy industry, maintain competitiveness, and secure long-term economic resilience. It provides a clear, actionable path for national governments to coordinate CCS deployment, reduce costs, and access available EU…
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Funding Carbon Capture and Storage in Central and Eastern Europe
For the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region to decarbonise its industries and maintain industrial competitiveness in the face of rising carbon prices, deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) is essential. However, with the EU ETS carbon price yet to reach the levels necessary to make the business case for…
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Revitalising industry in the European Union: The role of Poland and the wider Central and Eastern European region
As the EU accelerates efforts to retain a competitive edge under its Clean Industrial Deal, a critical risk is emerging: the uneven pace of progress across regions.
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Pricing It Right: Accounting for Non-Permanent CCU While Safeguarding the EU ETS
This joint analysis explores two main policy options for how to account for non-permanent CCU based on fossil CO₂ under the EU ETS.
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From Ambition to Realisation: A Vision for Germany’s Decarbonisation
Executive Summary Germany has made significant efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions and has markedly progressed in transforming its energy system. This success relies heavily on the expansion of renewable energy and enabling infrastructure. However, as weather-dependent renewable capacity grows, Germany increasingly faces periods of both energy surplus, when conditions are…
