The spotlight is shining brightly on Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) at Gastech 2025 in Milan, where industry leaders gather to shape the future of sustainable energy.

A Call for Collaboration and Support

Bruno Ponson, Vice-President of Engineering & Construction at Air Liquide, made a compelling case during a key session dedicated to Climatetech. He emphasized the urgent need for a well-structured investment and collaboration framework to propel the CCUS sector toward stability and growth.

"How can we design a system that fosters synergy among various stakeholders, particularly when it comes to sharing investment risks? While scaling up CCUS technologies is not an issue, ensuring the right regulatory framework is paramount," Ponson stated.

Europe's Ambitious Net Zero Vision

The evolution of Europe’s CCUS framework is critical in supporting ambitious Net Zero by 2050 goals, driven by the EU's Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan and Industrial Carbon Management Strategy.

Essential components include the CCS Directive, which ensures CO2 storage safety, and the EU Emissions Trading System, aimed at instituting effective carbon pricing.

Bridging Regulatory Gaps

Despite advancements in capture and storage, especially in the North Sea, significant gaps remain in CO2 transport regulations. Experts call for a unified regulatory framework and financial incentives to establish a competitive cross-border network for CO2 transport and storage.

A Promising Future for CCS

The risk management and certification provider DNV has recently unveiled a new service specification for verifying CCUS facilities. This sector is set to explode, with projections indicating growth from 41 MtCO2 annually today to a staggering 1,300 MtCO2 by 2050.

Innovative Conferences Driving Change

Both the Gastech Climatetech conference and the AI:Energy conference are designed to ignite innovation in the sector. The Climatetech stream focuses on real-world applications in carbon capture and methane management, while the AI:Energy programming tackles the energy demands of data centers and explores the frontier of virtual power plants.

Industry experts Jonathan Herridge and Melinda Munds are on the ground, opening doors for new sales and intelligence opportunities. If you're looking to connect, don't hesitate to reach out!