Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): non-pipeline transport and cross-border CO2 networks
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Detail of outcome
We received 85 responses to this call for evidence, which we have summarised in this document. The largest respondent groups included:
- 25 prospective capture projects deploying via non-pipeline transport (NPT)
- 14 trade associations
- 8 advisory groups
Key themes that emerged from the response:
- it was made overwhelmingly clear that NPT is a necessity for the successful expansion of carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) across the UK
- cross border networks will play a vital role in delivering economic benefits, increasing storage appraisal activity, and supporting deployment of domestic CCUS projects
- there is a high level of interest in NPT from a range of stakeholders and information was provided on a range of projects representing significant volumes of CO2 are ready to be captured from the end of 2030
- there was a clear call for fairness in assessing NPT projects
- NPT deployment will require a number of changes across business models, the Network Code and the transport and storage (T&S) economic licence
- high capital and operational costs were cited as a potential barrier to NPT deployment, alongside other challenges including the uncertainty on long-term CO2 supply for stores and planning and consenting processes impacting delivery timelines
Next steps
Respondents called for greater clarity to allow projects to mature. We will:
- publish a consultation on NPT in H2 2025, to cover support for NPT costs, cross chain risk protections and economic licencing
- hold a series of workshops with industry in the run up to the consultation
- separately engage on cross-border CO2 T&S networks to better understand the opportunities to accelerate the deployment of associated projects in the UK, recognising the desire to move towards a self-sustaining market
If you would like to be added to the distribution list for future NPT-related communications, email NPTandCrossBorderCO2@energysecurity.gov.uk.
Original call for evidence
Call for evidence description
This call for evidence aims to gather information to improve government’s understanding of both non-pipeline transport (NPT) value chains and cross-border CO2 transport and storage networks, the costs associated with them, and the potential barriers to deployment.
The call for evidence will look to gather views and evidence in 3 areas:
- non-pipeline transport (NPT) value chain data
- CCUS policy landscape
- wider deployment considerations
We welcome responses from anyone with an interest in the CCUS policy area. We envisage that this call for evidence will be of particular interest to:
- those developing and intending to use CO2 non-pipeline transport routes within the UK
- those developing or intending to develop cross-border CO2 networks (via NPT or pipeline)
- UK CO2 transport and storage network developers and infrastructure providers
- supply chain companies, trade bodies, academics, and prospective investors
Following the call for evidence closing on 16 July, we will look to assess the responses received and use the information gathered to inform policy development.
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Summary of responses published.
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