Following the submission of 138 project proposals in March 2022, the Commission has announced, on 12th July, the 17 projects that will receive a total of €1.8 billion in funding under the second call for large-scale innovative clean-tech projects of the Innovation Fund.
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ZEP proposal for similar rules on CO2 storage in the EU and UK ETS
On 16 June 2022, ZEP set forth a paper on enabling emitters covered by the EU and UK ETS to store CO2 across CCS systems, while benefitting from the same incentives.
ZEP briefing – REPowerEU Plan
The European Commission adopted on 8 March 2022 a Communication called ‘REPowerEU: Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy’ to reduce its dependence on Russian energy imports, reinforce its energy autonomy and address rising energy prices.
Technology-neutrality and a long-term perspective – ZEP input ahead of REPowerEU
In the midst of a geopolitical and energy crisis and ahead of the launch of the REPowerEU plan, ZEP reaffirms the need for all low- and zero-carbon technologies – a technology-neutral and long-term approach to climate action in energy and industry is crucial to avoid jeopardising an already extremely challenging path towards climate neutrality and preserve industrial activity and employment.
Infographic – Experience in developing CO2 storage under the Directive on the geological storage of carbon dioxide
This factsheet summarises the findings and conclusions of the ZEP report Experience in developing CO2 storage under the Directive on the geological storage of carbon dioxide. The report is the outcome of a workgroup convened by the Zero Emissions Platform, aiming to facilitate the work of operators and public authorities working on the deployment of CO2 storage projects.
Infographic – Guidance for CO2 transport by ship
Transporting CO2 by ship and by inland waterway will be crucial for climate action. A ZEP report documents addresses addresses key challenges in this area.
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, ‘Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change’
The IPCC published its latest report on climate change mitigation. Key messages on CCS and CCU are outlined in this ZEP briefing.
ZEP proposal for a regulatory framework for CO2 transport infrastructure
On 28 March 2022, ZEP set forth a proposal for a regulatory framework for CO2 transport infrastructure.
ZEP response to the call for evidence on the certification of carbon removals
On 25 March 2022, ZEP responded to the stakeholder consultation on the certification of carbon removals. This will contribute to the European Commission’s necessary and significant step towards integrating carbon removals into EU climate policies.
138 project proposals received under the Innovation Fund
The European Commission received 138 project proposals after the Innovation Fund closed its second call for large-scale projects on 3 March 2022. A total of €1.5 billion is to be made available for projects supporting the European Green Deal. On 11 March, the Commission reported that the project submissions represented €12.1 billion in requested funding.