Past Event

Parliament Breakfast - The success and struggles of CCS: towards a European single market for CO2

When
November 26, 2024 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Where
European Parliament in Strasbourg, Meeting room N3.3
Allée du Printemps B.P. 1024 F-67070 - Strasbourg
Strasbourg 67000
France
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To reach climate neutrality by 2050, technologies such as CCS will be crucial to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, such as the steel, cement, refining or chemicals industry. This is confirmed by the European Commission with the release of the EU Industrial Carbon Management Strategy of last February.

CO2 transport infrastructure is a key enabler for CCS and to establish a European single market for CO2. However, while CO2 storage capacity targets and projections are set by the Net Zero Industry Act, market barriers and inadequate policy support remain. Open questions regarding permitting, technical standardisation, and civil liability need to be answered. While successful projects start to emerge across Europe, a supportive regulatory framework will therefore be essential in order to ensure that the EU will achieve its goal of 50 million tons CO2 storage capacity by 2030.

What best practices can we learn from current projects, and how can they help us address the challenges that remain? How could we ensure smooth CCS deployment and create a single market for CO2?

Join us for a breakfast debate at the European Parliament, co-hosted by MEPs Bart Groothuis, Jeannette Baljeu and Tom Berendsen, to find answers, learn more and share your insights.

KEY INFORMATION

Moderator: Chris Davies, Director, CCS Europe. 

Confirmed speakers:

  • Mark Driessen, Manager of Public Affairs, Stakeholder Management, and Communications at Porthos.
  • Ana Mingo, Senior EU Affairs Manager at Hydro.
  • Valeria Palmisano, Senior Manager EU Institutional Relations at SNAM.
  • Nick van den Boogaart, Senior CCUS Business Developer at Gasunie. 
  • Benedicte Staalesen, Director Communication and Political and Public Affairs at Northern Lights. 

AGENDA

8.30-8.40am: Welcome & introductions by MEPs Baljeu and Groothuis.

8.40-9.15am: Panel discussion, moderated by Chris Davies.

9.15-9.25am: Q&A with the audience.

9.25-9.30am: Closing remarks by MEP Berendsen.

 

 

Stay tuned for more information on the speakers! To RSVP, fill in your details below. 

NB This is a limited capacity, in-person only event.