Work Area
Carbon Capture
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Strengthen the carbon market, scale clean firm power, get clean projects built: CATF’s blueprint for the EU’s July climate and energy package
BRUSSELS, 17 July 2026 — The European Commission today presented its long-awaited proposals to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), advance the €100 billion Industrial Decarbonisation Bank (IDB) and accelerate electrification. Clean Air Task Force (CATF) said the package is an important opportunity to strengthen Europe’s climate and industrial policy, but warned that its success…
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Open letter calling to enable CO₂ Storage in the Baltic Sea Region under the Helsinki Convention
CATF joins 24 industry, research and civil society organisations in calling for the Contracting Parties to the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM to explore practical legal mechanisms that enable environmentally safe geological CO₂ storage in the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea could play an important role within Europe’s CO₂ storage network. Unlocking that potential starts with legal clarity With…
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More than a buyer: Key features for centralised purchasing of international credits in the EU
Executive Summary The revised European Climate Law sets a 2040 climate target of 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions relative to 1990 levels, with up to 5% to be met through the limited use of high-quality international credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement from 2036 to 2040….
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Strengthening the EU Emissions Trading System
Executive Summary Beginning in mid-2026, the European Union (EU) will undertake a decisive review of its Emissions Trading System (ETS), the bloc’s flagship carbon pricing instrument and one of its most effective tools for delivering cost-efficient emissions reductions. As the EU moves toward its 2040 climate target, this review represents…
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Joint Letter: Organisations Urge European Commission to Implement Strong Article 23 Penalty Regimes Under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act
Clean Air Task Force joined 28 organisations in a joint letter to President Ursula von der Leyen, urging the European Commission to hold the line against attempts to weaken, reopen, or postpone Chapter V of the EU Methane Regulation at this week’s Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council.
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Strengthening Lead Markets in the Industrial Accelerator Act
The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is a key opportunity to ensure the EU can maintain a competitive manufacturing industry while also meeting climate goals. The proposed regulation rightly recognises that strong market demand for low-carbon materials will be essential for creating an investable business case for industrial decarbonisation projects. While…
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EU CO2 storage by 2030: Why the NZIA target is more feasible than industry claims
Making meaningful cuts to greenhouse gas emissions calls for bold and ambitious targets. The European Union’s aim of building 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 storage capacity by 2030 is no exception.
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Strong Member State enforcement needed as oil and gas falls short on CO₂ storage target
BRUSSELS – On the 28 of May, the European Commission published its first report on the progress made towards reaching the Union-wide target of 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 injection capacity by 2030. The report finds that, based on currently submitted plans, obligated entities would deliver less than two thirds of the target, with 29 MtCO2 injection capacity per…
