Policy & financeJuly 6, 2026

Nine Countries Join CCSA To Coordinate CCUS Policies In Europe

The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has announced the launch of the European CCUS National Associations Forum, bringing together nine countries. This initiative aims to harmonize and coordinate carbon capture, utilization and storage policies across the continent. The forum will facilitate best practice sharing and development of common strategies to accelerate CCUS deployment.

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The European Commission put forward new plans to cut emissions under the EU carbon market more slowly, from 2031 onward. This analytical article explores the implications of this ETS review on carbon pricing mechanisms and European climate targets. It explains how these changes affect the competitiveness of carbon capture technologies and incentives for CDR/CCUS solution deployment.

Opinion: Britain's CCS Money Could Build Industries The World Wants

According to Andrew Symes, co-founder and CEO of OXCCU, no industrial-scale carbon capture project was operational by mid-2026. This opinion piece explores how Britain can leverage its CCS funding to build globally competitive decarbonized industries. A critical reflection on the economic potential of carbon capture technology and its role in the energy transition.

CATF: How The EU Can Avoid An International Carbon Credit Deficit

Under its newly revised Climate Law, the EU has cleared a path to meet up to 5% of its reduction targets through international carbon credits. This article examines regulatory strategies to balance domestic and international carbon removal needs, a key challenge for scaling CDR technologies.

Nine Countries Join CCSA To Coordinate CCUS Policies In Europe

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