European Cement Decarbonisation Summit 2025

After a successful and very highly rated first edition, the 2nd edition of ACI’s European Cement Decarbonisation Summit 2025 will take place on 5-6 November in Frankfurt, Germany.

This premier event unites senior executives, technology providers, policy makers, and industry stakeholders to accelerate the cement sector’s transition to a low-carbon future.

Experienced, senior-level speakers from Cement Producers, Construction Companies, Carbon Capture Providers, Mining Companies, and many more will share their insights and experiences, providing valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in decarbonising.

The conference will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals and stakeholders interested in sustainable construction. Overall, the event promises to be an informative and engaging opportunity for those involved in the industry to explore solutions for reducing its environmental impact.

Sophie Deijkers, EU-UK Policy Officer, CCSA, will attend from the CCSA side!

Have a look at the detailed agenda to get further details on this year’s topics & speakers.

Date: 5-6 November 2025
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Conference Agenda/Brochure: https://marketing.acieu.net/acton/media/6204/CementDecarb
Conference Website: https://www.linkedin.com/smart-links/AQE1cHYzhVxTrA

Please note that CCSA Members enjoy a discount! Use the code ODCe2WCA when booking your ticket(s).

Join us at the World Hydrogen Week, taking place on 6-10 October 2025 at Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark.

The event promises to unite the largest community of senior hydrogen professionals for specialised training, intelligence, and networking to accelerate projects through FID into operational phase and to optimise success.

EU Director Thierry Grauwels will join E.ON’s Peter Basche and Snam’s Paolo Testini to explore success and insights into policy and funding support for CCUS from a full-cycle economics perspective.

Find out more and secure your tickets here.

Join Stefano Miriello, EU Deputy Director, at Gastech at the “Crunch time: Accelerating deployment to deliver a commercial, competitive and self-sustaining CCUS market” panel.

There are around 45 commercial facilities using CCUS in industrial processes. To meet global climate goals, CO₂ capture needs to increase twentyfold by 2030, according to the IEA. This creates high expectations for breakthroughs in new CCUS projects that can accelerate near-term market growth and widespread adoption.  However, significant challenges remain. These include high capital investment requirements, limited policy incentives, and uncertainty around regulation and carbon pricing. Overcoming these barriers is crucial for the continued development and large-scale deployment of CCUS technologies. How can stakeholders across the CCUS value chain work together to maximise commercial returns and unlock its full decarbonisation potential?

More info and tickets here: https://www.gastechevent.com/

Taking place on the afternoon prior to Gastech, this focused half-day event offers sponsored participants the opportunity to examine the Mediterranean CCS value chain in greater depth.

Held in association with DNV, the session explores regional infrastructure needs, cross-border regulatory frameworks (including EU ETS and the London Protocol), and the commercial pathways shaping port and terminal development across Southern Europe.

The briefing will be followed by a networking reception.

Secure your ticket here.

Join us at the European CO₂ Shipping Summit, taking place on 1-2 October 2025 at Mercure Antwerp City South.

As the world accelerates its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, CO₂ shipping is emerging as a vital link in the carbon capture and storage value chain. This summit brings together key stakeholders from across the value chain to explore the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping this fast-evolving sector.

Early confirmed speakers include:

• Alberto Sanchez Miravalles, EU Policy Manager, CCSA
• Jan Theulen, Director of Technologies & Partnerships, Group Lead CCUS, Heidelberg Materials
• Janis Volberts, Climate Technology and Policy Manager for Baltic Region, Bellona Europa
• Brend Michiels, Market Intelligence Advisor, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
• Pino Musolino, President, Rome Port Authority
• Hina Qureshi, Commercial Manager, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)
• Farzad Zaker, Shipping Operations Manager, Northern Lights

Key topics include:

• Future outlook for CO₂ shipping in Europe: innovations and regulations.
• Financial strategies for scaling CO₂ shipping infrastructure.
• Optimising ship design: pressure, temperature, and capacity.
• Policy frameworks and incentives shaping the CO₂ shipping sector.
• Expanding port infrastructure for CO₂ logistics.

To view the latest conference agenda, please click: https://marketing.acieu.net/acton/media/6204/European-CO₂-Shipping-Summit

To avail special members discount, please contact Hayden De Menezes Or Call on +44 20 3141 0607

Location: NEC, Birmingham
Opening Times: 09:30 – 16:30

The Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo (EFD Expo) returns in 2025 as the premier event for professionals across the energy from waste, CCUS, alternative fuels, and bioenergy sectors. Whether you’re a resource leader, sustainability expert, or an energy industry newcomer, EFD offers the perfect platform to connect with global innovators, discover the latest trends, and source groundbreaking solutions for sustainable resource & energy.

With over 3,000 energy buyers, operators and EPCs attending in 2024, EFD 2025 is set to be bigger and better than ever, featuring cutting-edge solutions, expert-led sessions, lucrative investment opportunities, and crucial insights to elevate your operation.

Why Attend EFD 2025?

• Discover your next solution: Explore cutting-edge innovations, initiatives, technology and solutions in bioenergy, energy-from-waste, CCUS, hydrogen, and more.
• Expert-Led Conferences: Gain valuable insights from keynote sessions, seminars, and workshops designed to address industry challenges and provide actionable insights.
• Unparalleled Networking: Connect with peers, suppliers, consultants, and decision-makers driving sustainable resource & energy forward across diverse sectors. Create powerful new partnerships to take your business to new heights.
• Comprehensive Solutions: Access a one-stop platform for energy from waste, alternative fuels, and decarbonisation, offering everything from advanced technologies to actionable strategies.

EFD is part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the UK’s largest event dedicated to environmental services and technology. The Expo unites eight co-located shows, and one free ticket provides attendees with a unique, comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements in resource, waste, land, water, energy, air quality, and everything in between:

• RWM – Resource & Waste Management Expo
• CLR – Contamination & Land Remediation Expo
• EFD – Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo
• WWEM – Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo
• AQE – Air Quality & Emissions Expo
• GEO – Geotechnical Engineering and Operations Expo (New for 2025)
• CARS & MRE – Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event (Co-located with ESS for the first time)

Find out more here.

The maritime industry faces a crucial ten-year period from 2025 to 2035 to establish its role in the transportation of CO₂ and the enabling of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) projects. The necessary expansion of the CO₂ carrier fleet, the creation of dedicated port infrastructure, the development of universal standards, and clear regulatory frameworks is creating an unprecedented challenge, but also fantastic opportunity, for the industry. This conference will provide critical insights into the regulatory landscape, technological advancements, and commercial strategies needed to meet decarbonisation targets, and examine the key priorities that must be addressed to unlock the maritime sector’s potential as a cornerstone of Europe’s low-carbon economy.

CCSA EU Deputy Director Stefano Miriello will be speaking in the session “EU Regulatory Framework Development for CO₂ Transportation: The Maritime Industry Perspective” at 9:20 BST.

CCSA UK Director Mark Sommerfeld will be speaking in the panel session “Panel: Is a two-speed market emerging in Northern Europe?” at 10:00 BST.

Find more information here.

Register here.

View the programme here.

The HEA’s 2025 annual conference will bring together representatives from across the hydrogen landscape to consider and assess progress in accelerating hydrogen investment, implementation of projects and supply chain scale-up.  It will explore trends, barriers, opportunities, innovations, and practical developments on the ground, with sessions covering scaling up supply, growing demand, boosting supply chains & skills, and moving hydrogen in the UK and beyond.

Our growth year on year, attracting over 500 delegates last year with even more expected for 2025, is a reflection of the Conference’s renowned reputation, particularly among leading Hydrogen players. This event offers valuable opportunities for businesses and key stakeholders to exchange perspectives and forge meaningful connections.

We are delighted to announce that Minister Sarah Jones has confirmed her attendance and delivery of a keynote address reflecting the prestige of the event. Other confirmed speakers include Kim McCann, Global Energy Advisory Director at SLR Consulting, Mitch Brunt, Commercial Director at Northern Valve & Fitting Company Limited, Eric Adams, Head of Hydrogen at Carlton Power, Luke Olly, Head of Decarbonisation at Aggregate Industries, Ian Cook, Head of Hydrogen Business Development at SSE, Greg Harris, Chief Commercial Officer at Intelligent Energy and Tim Burnhope, Group Special Projects Director at JCB, Amanda Lyne, Managing Director at ULEMCo and a NESO representative. Our confirmed sponsors / exhibitors include SLR consulting, Northern Valve & Fitting Company Limited, N-GEN, Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Burges Salmon, Geopura, CPH2, Bosch and many more.

To secure your discounted delegate ticket at the HEA’s 2025 annual conference, click here and opt for member delegate option.

For more details on additional promotional opportunities, please contact the HEA team, stating that you are a CCSA member – Contact Us – Hydrogen Energy Association.

A symposium on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for Geoscientists

Wednesday 10 December | The British Library, London

Find event information and register here.

🎯 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 4 JULY

CCS case histories

• Illustrations of projects upscaling from the drawing board to commercial operations
• Depleted reservoirs, deep saline aquifers & mineralisation
• Live operational projects, pilot CO₂ injection, projects approaching FID

Geotechnical programme design

• Assessing seals and containment, storage efficiency
• Injectivity, measurement monitoring and verification

Submit your abstract to events@ges-gb.org.uk for the attention of Lydia Dumont.

🎯 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

There are a variety of Sponsorship Packages available that you can choose to support the CCS4G Symposium 2025. NEW FOR 2025 we are offering Promotional Opportunities, for companies to have a small stand but maximum presence at the conference!

This is your chance to be at the forefront of the CCS revolution and take your next step towards a sustainable future!

🎯 SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION | DEADLINE: TUESDAY 1 JULY

GESGB members can save 30% on the registration fee by booking a ticket before the price increases on 2 July. Secure your place now.

Commercial-Scale CCS: A New Era Begins

Across the world, open-access, commercial-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is no longer a distant vision—it is now becoming reality. In the North Sea the Norwegian Northern Lights project is set to launch commercial operations this year. Momentum continues to build, with multiple projects in Europe and beyond reaching Financial Investment Decision (FID) in late 2024 and early 2025, marking a pivotal shift toward large-scale implementation.

Recent geological storage licence awards in the EU and Norway further strengthen the North Sea’s role as a key hub for gigaton-scale storage capacity.  At the same time, licence equity deals are emerging in Europe as across the world, as companies seek to build balanced portfolios of potential storage sites, mitigating risk and uncertainty in this evolving landscape.

This transition presents a unique opportunity for geoscientists and engineers to re-purpose their expertise, applying their skills to one of the greatest challenges of our time—securing a sustainable future through the numerous multi-millon-ton geological storage solutions now moving ahead worldwide.  But significant non-geotechnical hurdles remain, including early-stage financing, pre-FID costs, regulatory uncertainties and public perception.

Despite these challenges, CCS remains a vital tool in the global effort to reduce hard to abate emissions at scale, and ongoing advancements continue to refine its viability. Now is the time to engage, innovate, and lead in shaping this critical transition.

Exploring the future of Geological CO₂ Storage

For GESGB members, the world of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)—with its wells, reservoirs, and sealing cap-rocks—may feel familiar. Yet, in many ways, it presents new challenges and opportunities. The dual imperatives of cost reduction and long-term public safety demand an unprecedented level of collaboration and transparency.

Building on the notable success of previous years and responding to growing membership interest, GESGB’s fourth one-day symposium will dive into the evolving geo-technical landscape of geological CO₂ storage. Attendees will gain essential insights and skills to navigate this rapidly advancing field, ensuring they remain at the forefront of this critical energy transition.

Unlock Opportunities at the Symposium

This symposium offers a dynamic platform for learning, research, and exploration of emerging technologies. Attendees will have the chance to network, collaborate, and forge connections with potential partners, driving innovation and shared expertise.

Beyond technical insights, discussions will cover vital industry topics, including supply chain dynamics, employment trends, technical collaboration, public perceptions, engagement strategies, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations.

Whether you’re seeking fresh perspectives, strategic partnerships, or deeper industry knowledge, this event promises to equip you with the insights and connections needed to thrive in this evolving landscape.