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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · 8h

Applications are now open for the role of Chair, Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP).

The Chair provides non-executive leadership, guiding ZEP’s strategic direction and strengthening its impact on industrial #carbonmanagement in Europe.

Apply by 7 Nov 2025 → [email protected]

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · 13d

How should the EU design a CO₂ market and infrastructure framework?

Our new report presents a practical pathway that enables infrastructure deployment while protecting market integrity and climate goals. 👉https://zeroemissionsplatform.eu/publication/designing-europes-co2-market-and-infrastructure/

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · 23d

ZEP has responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on #CO2market and infrastructure.

Click here to read our key recommendations 👉https://zeroemissionsplatform.eu/publication/recommendations-co%e2%82%82-market-and-infrastructure/

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · 26d

Are you a government official? Contact [email protected] to learn more and join upcoming meetings.

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · 26d

On 10–11 Sept in Copenhagen, ZEP convened its Government Group to discuss industrial carbon management policy and priorities.

After updates from Denmark, Germany, the UK, and the ZEP Secretariat, government officials visited Avedøre Power Station to see #CCS in action.

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · 29d

European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, will deliver a keynote at #ICMSummit25!

Click here to discover the programme, the speakers, and register: icm-summit.eu

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Sep 4

The annual European Industrial Carbon Management Summit returns to Brussels on 13 October 2025! #ICMSummit25

Learn more and register today 👉 icm-summit.eu

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Sep 3

In the context of the EU-UK #ETS linkage negotiations, ZEP joined 55 players from across the industry and civil society to address a letter to the European Commission and the UK Government 👉https://zeroemissionsplatform.eu/publication/eu-uk-ets-linkage-negotiations/

EU-UK ETS Linkage - Zero Emissions Platform

ZEP and more than 55 players from industry and civil society made key recommendations in the context of the EU-UK ETS linkage negotiations.

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Aug 25

Click here to learn more 👉https://norlights.com/news/northern-lights-jv-has-successfully-stored-first-co%e2%82%82/

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Aug 25

Today, ZEP member Northern Lights JV reported its first CO₂ injection into the Aurora reservoir, 2,600m beneath the Norwegian North Sea seabed. CO₂ was transported via a 100-km pipeline from Øygarden.

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’re delighted to welcome Carbon Gap to the #ZEPlatform, bringing their expertise in permanent #CDR to help Europe reach #NetZero by 2050.

As a new member, Carbon Gap strengthens ZEP’s collective capacity to drive the deployment of industrial carbon management in Europe.

Welcome aboard!

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jul 31

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞?

We asked the people building the projects on the ground.

Read our latest blog post to learn more ➡️https://zeroemissionsplatform.eu/5-insights-from-the-zep-projects-network-2025/

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎉 We're delighted to announce that BBVA has recently joined our Infrastructure, Technology, and Finance constituency.

As a new member of ZEP, BBVA strengthens our collective expertise and commitment to the deployment of industrial #carbonmanagement.

Welcome aboard!

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jul 23

The #IDAA will be key to meeting Europe’s climate and decarbonisation targets.

🔎 Earlier this month, ZEP submitted feedback to the European Commission to ensure the IDAA drives lead markets for low-carbon industrial decarbonisation.

Our recommendations 👉 zeroemissionsplatform.eu/publication/...

Recommendations for the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act - Zero Emissions Platform

ZEP's recommendations focus on how the IDAA can help advance lead markets for low-carbon industrial production in Europe in the coming years.

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jul 17

The #InnovationFund has already catalysed demonstrable progress in industrial carbon management. How can it go further?

🗓️ Last week, we submitted feedback to the European Commission to help ensure the Fund delivers maximum impact.

Our recommendations 👉 zeroemissionsplatform.eu/publication/...

ZEP recommendations for the Innovation Fund - Zero Emissions Platform

ZEP makes recommendations to enhance the impact of the Innovation Fund on European Commission's industrial decarbonisation efforts.

zeroemissionsplatform.eu

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jul 15

Last week, ZEP submitted its response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the #ETS and #MSR review.

Drawing on insights from Europe’s industrial #carbonmanagement community, we shared 6 key recommendations 👇

zeroemissionsplatform.eu/publication/...

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jul 7

What’s needed to scale up #CCS in Europe?

Last week at EPICO's Carbon Management Dialogue, ZEP’s Aymeric Amand answered this question. 👇

✅ Stronger policy signals
✅ Cross-border CO₂ transport
✅ De-risking instruments
✅ Demand for low-carbon products
✅ Knowledge sharing

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jul 2

The European Commission has just proposed a legally binding target to cut the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels.

ZEP will provide detailed insights into the 2040 proposal and what it means for industrial #carbonmanagement.

#2040target

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jul 2

Last week at the Projects Network (PN), we visited the Ravenna CCS project by Eni and Snam. According to the PN co-chair, "With the large storage capacity of the offshore reservoir and its logistic opportunities, Ravenna can become the largest Mediterranean CCS hub".

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jun 30

The NZIA is moving from targets to concrete operationalisation. What does it mean for carbon management development?

Our latest blog post explores five key takeaways from the NZIA’s ICO and what this means for the future of #carbonmanagement in Europe.

👉 zeroemissionsplatform.eu/nzia-injecti...

NZIA Injection Capacity Obligation Explained - Zero Emissions Platform

Learn about the NZIA's Injection Capacity Obligation and what it means for the development of European carbon management.

zeroemissionsplatform.eu

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Jun 5

@ec.europa.eu and @eib.org announced further support for innovative decarbonisation projects that are either not selected or preparing to apply to the #InnovationFund.

We welcome this announcement and will keep working to ensure that ICM projects are well prepared to benefit from available support.

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · May 19

In an age of political uncertainty, how do we build a #CCS narrative that policymakers will hear?

Join Eadbhard Pernot on 26 May at CCS Conference 2025, as he shares insights on crafting messages that resonate with today's policymakers.

Register here 👉 dtu.events/ccsconferenc...

#NetZero

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Apr 30

Are you actively developing or supporting #carbonmanagement projects in Europe?
Looking to engage in detailed, peer-to-peer dialogue on deployment challenges and solutions?

Join the ZEP Projects Network 2025, taking place on 24–25 June in Bologna👉zeroemissionsplatform.eu/events/

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Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Apr 25

Milestone for UK #CCS! 👇

Zep member Eni and the UK Government have reached financial close on the Liverpool Bay Carbon CCS project.

As part of the HyNet industrial cluster, it will capture, transport, and store up to 4.5M tonnes of CO₂ yearly, with plans to scale to 10M in the 2030s.

Zero Emissions Platform @zeplatform.bsky.social · Apr 24

📢 ZEP Chair @evetamme.com will speak at the Carbon Capture Europe Summit #CCES2025!

Joining over 450 senior stakeholders, she'll bring her expertise to shaping Europe’s strategic roadmap for #carbonmanagement on the path to #NetZero.

Register now ➡️ www.carboncaptureeuropesummit.com

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