Support to the implementation of an EU policy framework for CO2 transport and storage infrastructure
Support to the implementation of an EU policy framework for CO2 transport and storage infrastructure funds coordination and analysis for CO₂ network stakeholders to prepare for upcoming EU legislation.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: May 5, 2027 (Opening) | September 15, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €5 million total topic budget; one expected €5 million lump-sum grant
Summary: Supports coordination and analysis to prepare CO₂ infrastructure stakeholders to implement an upcoming EU transport and storage legislative framework.
Key Information: Funded CSA beneficiaries generally must be established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Description
The European Commission funds this Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action to help stakeholders involved in CO₂ infrastructure networks implement an upcoming EU legislative framework. The work addresses market and cost structures, cross-border integration, interoperability, planning, technical harmonisation and investment incentives. It also covers third-party access, liability along the value chain, regulatory authorities, tariffs, ownership and contractual models, and a baseline review of existing legislation.
A required deliverable is a review and report on challenges in repurposing existing infrastructure for CO₂, taking renewable gas infrastructure needs into account. Analysis should examine technical feasibility, costs, multimodal infrastructure synergies, regulatory barriers to integration with industrial clusters, CO₂ quality, flexibility, robustness, and connections between CO₂ and energy infrastructure.
