Consultation outcome

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) Network Code: updated Heads of Terms

This consultation has concluded

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Transport and storage charging formula - example calculation spreadsheet

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Detail of outcome

We will publish the full form CCS Network Code on the CCUS Business Models page shortly, providing further detail of the policy responses stated in the government response.

We took the consultation feedback into consideration when developing the full form Code.

Detail of feedback received

We received 28 responses to this consultation.

Respondents were mainly composed of potential CCS network operators and users, but also included wider stakeholders.

The responses were wide ranging and covered various topics within the CCS Network Code, including:

  • Code governance processes
  • connection by users to a transport and storage (T&S) network
  • delivery of CO2 into a T&S network
  • the operation of T&S networks

Original consultation

Summary

We’re seeking views on the CCS Network Code, part of the new regulatory regime describing arrangements between CO2 network users and transport and storage companies.

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Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on the proposed Heads of Terms for the CCS Network Code, which is critical to the operation of carbon dioxide Transport and Storage Networks as it is the commercial interface between network users and operators.

The CCS Network Code will set out the various commercial, operational and technical arrangements that will govern the use of these networks. It will provide the framework for seeking a connection, commissioning, and operating, plus other arrangements including on governance, disputes, data management and liabilities.

The consultation is an important step forward in the development of this first of a kind product and the deployment of CCUS in the UK. We expect it will be of particular interest to investors and developers involved in planned or potential CCUS projects. However, any organisation or individual is welcome to respond.

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Documents

Draft CCS Network Code Heads of Terms

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Differences between 2022 and 2023 draft versions of CCS Network Code Heads of Terms

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Transport and storage charging formula: example calculation

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Updates to this page

Published 1 December 2023
Last updated 13 January 2025 + show all updates
  1. Published government response and transport and storage charging formula - example calculation spreadsheet.

  2. First published.

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