ICM Archives - Carbon Management Europe

Unpacking the new “Invest in EU Decarbonisation Plans” conditionality

The Commission’s 2026 proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) introduces a new mechanism: the “Invest in EU Decarbonisation Plans”. From 2031, many industrial installations could have to invest in decarbonisation to retain their full free allocation. This post unpacks the mechanism, explaining what the plan requires, how free allocation would be distributed,Continue reading “Unpacking the new “Invest in EU Decarbonisation Plans” conditionality “

2025: Europe’s carbon management moment? Takeaways from the ICM Summit.

A wide-angle view of a large conference auditorium filled with attendees seated and facing a stage. A speaker stands center stage beneath blue lighting, presenting in front of a large screen displaying a panel session on carbon management and why 2025 matters. Balconies line both sides of the hall, and the audience is attentively listening.

2025 has marked a decisive shift for industrial carbon management: from project development to deployment. With Longship now operational, Northern Lights has begun delivering the first CO₂ injections from industrial sources in Europe. Across the continent, more projects have reached final investment decisions (FIDs) and are under construction, making industrial carbon management a tangible reality.Continue reading “2025: Europe’s carbon management moment? Takeaways from the ICM Summit.”

Decoding the 2040 climate target proposal for industrial carbon management

Clouds, representing clean air., as industrial carbon management removes CO2 from the atmosphere.

The European Commission’s recent proposal for a 90% net GHG emission reduction by 2040 marks a critical step towards EU climate neutrality. Our latest insight decodes the Commission’s 2040 target proposal, analysing the key provisions and highlighting where greater clarity and robust frameworks are essential to accelerate the deployment of carbon management and help Europe reach climate neutrality by 2050.

5 insights from the Projects Network 2025

Photo of the audience at the ZEP Projects Network 2025.

Last month, we hosted our annual Projects Network event in partnership with the Ravenna CCS Projects, and co-hosted by Eni and Snam. This year’s edition brought together 220 participants from around Europe to Bologna, Italy. Over two days, stakeholders from the industrial carbon management community shared insights on the trends shaping industrial carbon management technologies,Continue reading “5 insights from the Projects Network 2025”

De-risking CCS projects: the role of insurance

Presenter speaks beside a slide on the CCS geological storage timeline at the ZEP–EBN workshop, audience seated in a conference room.

On 10 April 2025 in Nieuwegein (Utrecht, the Netherlands), the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) and EBN convened over 150 experts from industry, research, the insurance and financial sectors, civil society and public authorities. The goal of the workshop was to discuss practical approaches to risk allocation, de-risking investment, and the development of insurance solutions toContinue reading “De-risking CCS projects: the role of insurance”

CO₂ storage monitoring: technologies and lessons learned

CO2 storage monitoring technologies workshop hosted by ZEP and the European Commission, Brussels, 31 January 2025.

CO₂ storage monitoring was the focus of a workshop hosted on 31 January 2025 in Brussels. Hosted by the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) and the European Commission, it convened 140+ experts from industry, research, and over 20 public authorities to share practical guidance on CO₂ storage monitoring, permitting, and operations. The goal: help competent authoritiesContinue reading “CO₂ storage monitoring: technologies and lessons learned”

Financing CCS projects: takeaways from the ZEP-ING workshop

ZEP–ING workshop on financing carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Brussels: a presenter speaks to about 30 attendees while a slide on financing models is displayed.

Financing carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects was the focus of a workshop hosted by Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) in partnership with ING on 27 November 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. The event convened 30 experts from industry, research, civil society, the financial sector, and public authorities to discuss financing mechanisms for CCS and the roleContinue reading “Financing CCS projects: takeaways from the ZEP-ING workshop”

The 2040 EU Climate Target: What does it mean for industrial carbon management?

The ZEP briefing provides an overview of the European Commission’s Communication on the EU’s 2040 Climate Target published 6 February 2024.

ZEP welcomes the long-awaited EU Industrial Carbon Management Strategy

ZEP welcomes an EU-wide industrial carbon management strategy with great enthusiasm. ZEP has been an ardent advocate for an EU strategy for CCS and CCU – where the stored CO2 is intended to be permanent.