The 50 Mt Target Is Achievable. Now Europe Must Deliver
The European Commission’s latest report on progress towards the EU’s CO₂ injection capacity target sends an important and welcome message: the Net-Zero Industry Act’s 50 million tonnes target for 2030...Three Years of CCS Europe: We've Come Far, But Not Far Enough
Three years ago, making the case for carbon capture and storage in Brussels felt like pushing a boulder uphill. Most governments hadn't put in place the strategies, the targets, or...The Industrial Accelerator Act: a missed opportunity to anchor Europe’s competitiveness in industrial decarbonisation
The European Commission finally served up its Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) this week, after months of delays. We were looking forward to a copious serving of lead markets for low-carbon...Don’t dismantle the ETS – make it deliver Europe’s net-zero industry
Europe’s industry is hurting – and the concerns are real This week, energy-intensive industries put down a marker: Europe’s industrial base is under acute pressure, with high energy costs, rising...A Step Forward, but Not Far Enough: Reflections on Parliament’s 2040 Climate Target Vote
On 13 November, the European Parliament adopted its position on the 2040 Climate Target. The outcome has been met with mixed reactions across the climate and industrial policy community. Parliament...Carbon capture and storage: Europe’s defining test for climate action and industrial resilience
Europe faces a stark challenge. How do we slash emissions quickly while preserving the strength of our core industries? Carbon capture and storage offers a clear, practical answer. For hard-to-abate...Bridging the Gap: Reflections on the European Industrial Carbon Management Summit 2025
The European Industrial Carbon Management Summit 2025 gathered a remarkably broad group of stakeholders in Brussels for a full day of discussion, insight, and collaboration. Policymakers, industry leaders, NGOs, and national...Building the Rails While the Train Runs: Denmark’s CCS Lessons for Europe
Over the past two weeks, Denmark has been the stage for an important European conversation. In the framework of the Danish EU Presidency, the Ministry for Climate, Energy and Utilities...Capturing the future: A carbon vision for 2040
Earlier this month, the European Commission published its long awaited 2040 Climate target, including the possibility for flexibility from international carbon credits starting in 2036. The proposal naturally met with...Finally, there is momentum behind CCS. Now we must keep it up.
Today (1 April) marks my first official day in post as the new director of CCS Europe. I am delighted to be taking the helm, particularly at this moment in...