CCSA Webinar: The ‘U’ in CCUS: Accelerating CCU to achieve net-zero

The CCSA is launching the Country Spotlight Series, a set of events in EU Member States aimed at discussing CCUS-related developments and finding way to support the commercial deployment of CCUS technologies in the country.

The first event of this series will be held at the Centraal Museum of Utrecht, Netherlands on 25^th March 2025, 13:30-18:00 CET.

The event will bring together policymakers, experts and businesses to discuss CCUS developments in The Netherlands. 

Date: 25^th March 2025
Time: 13:30-18:00 CET
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/e/M2AhtuDquL

Agenda:

13:30-13:45: Registration
13:45-13:50: Introduction to the CCSA
13:50-14:00: EU Industrial Carbon Management Strategy
14:00-14:15: German Carbon Management Strategy
14:15-14:30: UK CCUS Strategy
14:30-14:45: Interactive Panel Discussion and Comparison with the Dutch Situation
14:45-15:10: Coffee break
15:10-15:20: History of CCUS Regulation in the Netherlands

15:20-15:40: Dutch Market Outlook

15:40-15:50: Carbon Management in the Netherlands: How far are we?
15:50-16:30: Interactive Panel Discussion – Q&A
16:30-16:45: Shell CCS in the Netherlands
16:45-16:50: Q&A
16:50-17:00: Reflections & Wrap-up

Confirmed Speakers:
Chris Wiseall, Co-Head Commercial Integration Team, CCUS Directorate, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Sebastian Fischer, Policy Advisor for Carbon Management, German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources
Brigitte Jacobs, Business Leader Energy and Material Transition Industry, TNO
Paul Vledder, Head, Offshore Carbon Storage NL, Shell
Jan Paul van Soest, Director, De Gemeyent
Margriet Kuijper, Carbon Management Consultant, MKC Tynaarlo 
Femke Perlot-Hoogeveen, ​Energy Expert, Gotsjetûk
Olivia Powis, CEO, CCSA
Stefano Miriello, Head of EU External Affairs, CCSA
Alberto Sánchez Miravalles, EU Regulatory Affairs Manager, CCSA

For more information, please email francesco.dapolito@ccsassociation.org or ariadna.lungulescu@ccsassociation.org

The CCSA is partnering with CO₂ Hub Europe and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the CO₂nnecting Europe Conference – Managing cross-chain risks in CCUS.

The CO₂nnecting Europe Conference 2025 brings together the entire CCS value chain in and around Denmark to tackle a vital question: How do we transition from a public-funded, policy-driven industry to a market-driven value chain that boosts industrial competitiveness and supports Europe’s net-zero ambitions?

Key questions to be explored include:
• How can we scale carbon markets to make the price of CO₂ a real driver for change?
• What is needed to create commercial CO₂ frameworks that ensure economic sustainability?
• How can we build trust and attract investment through public-private partnerships?
• What are the best approaches for cross-border collaboration on CO₂ infrastructure?

With representatives from industry, infrastructure operators, policymakers, and innovators, the conference delivers actionable answers to these challenges. Together, we will shape the development of CCS as a cornerstone of Europe’s green economy.

CCSA Members enjoy a 30% discount if they register through this link: https://co2hubeurope.nemtilmeld.dk/2/sa-l9HrnyzFPo/ 

The conference is organized in collaboration between CO₂ Hub Europe and Invest in Denmark in partnership with Carbon Capture & Storage Association. Sponsored by PwC.

Contact information: CO₂ Hub Europe, email: peter@co2hubeurope.dk, telephone: +45 2046 4587

As Europe seeks to bolster its leadership in sustainable industries, developing an integrated CO₂ storage market becomes essential. Facilitating a cross-border CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure through pipelines and shipping can unlock efficiencies, reduce CO₂ storage costs, and make decarbonization solutions more accessible across the EU, EEA and the UK.

This event – in partnership with The Parliament Magazine – will explore the economic and environmental benefits derived from the inclusion of the UK in a connected Europe-wide CO₂ storage market and the key steps needed to align CO₂ storage across borders. The CCSA will present the report ‘Accelerating a Europe-wide CO₂ storage market’ where the economic benefits of creating a Europe-wide CO₂ storage market have been assessed. The study was conducted by several CCSA members with the support of Xodus Group.

When: 4th December, 16:30
Where: European Parliament, Brussels

Agenda:
– 16:30 – 16:45 Welcome and registration
– 16:45 – 16:50 Welcoming remarks by Host, MEP Radan Kanev (EPP, Bulgaria)

– 16:50 – 17:00 Presentation of the CCSA report ‘”Accelrating a Europe-wide CO₂ market”

Stefano Miriello, Head of EU External Affairs at the Carbon Capture & Storage Association
Olivier Mette, Global Advisory Director at Xodus Group

– 17:00 – 17:45 Panel debate with Q&A

Oliva Powis, CEO at Carbon Capture & Storage Association
Carol Paquier, CCS Policy Officer at the French Ministry for Energy Transition
Codie Rossi, Europe Policy Manager for Carbon Capture at Clean Air Task Force. Moderator: Eloise Hardy, Reporter, The Parliament

– 17:45 Closing remarks

Oliva Powis, CEO at Carbon Capture & Storage Association

– 17:45 – 18:30 Networking drinks

This event will bring together around 50 policymakers, advisors and key industry stakeholders for a networking reception and panel discussion on the integration of CO₂ storage markets across Europe.