The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has issued a letter, along with 50 industry stakeholders, to urge the European Union and UK to provide greater clarity on timeline and key milestones for linking their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS).
The CCSA projects 2026 to be a critical year for carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS), meaning project developers and investors need “clear policy signals” to ensure investment into essential CO2 transport and infrastructure. Any delays in establishing a legal framework could hold up projects and impact European industrial competitiveness.
In its letter, the CCSA stated: “The signatories call on the EU and UK to provide clear milestones for finalising ETS linkage negotiations, clarify the agreement expected at the upcoming EU-UK Summit and outline a timeline for implementation. While welcoming the positive momentum in EU-UK discussions and the commitment to conclude negotiations before the Summit, industry stakeholders stress that a clear roadmap is essential to provide the certainty needed for long-term investment decisions. A coordinated EU-UK approach to CCUS will be crucial to advancing climate objectives while strengthening industrial competitiveness across Europe.”
CCSA Calls on European Commission and British Government to Clarify EU-UK ETS Timeframes
