CCUS East Coast Cluster: Teesside selection process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) intendsinvites applications from carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) projects seeking to launchconnect ato newthe East Coast Cluster (ECC) Teesside) selectionTeesside processnetwork fromby early2032. 

DESNZ 2026will forassess applications through the ECC Teesside network.Selection TheProcess processto will identify newidentify carbon capture projects that could connect to the ECC Teesside network,network helpand utilisemake remaininguse licensedof CO₂ storageremaining capacity at Endurance,the andEndurance support HMGoffshore site.

Key dates

• engagement session: week commencing 2 March 2026
• expression of interest deadline: 11.59pm on 10 March 2026
• application window closes: 11.59pm on 10 April 2026

How to apply

You must submit a completed expression of interest (EOI’s Growth) andform Netby Zero11.59pm missions.  on 10 March 2026. Send your EOI form to ECCTeessideSelection@energysecurity.gov.uk.

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Engagement Teessidesession

DESNZ will host one engagement session for potential applicants in Decemberweek 2024,commencing 2 March 2026. The session will explain:

• the selection process
• the eligibility and subjectassessment criteria
• how to ongoingcomplete negotiationsthe withapplication forms

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Submit questions before the session

To help us focus on areas of greatest interest, submit questions in advance using Microsoft Forms link.

We will aim to respond to as many questions as possible during the regionsession and/or through follow‑up materials.

Clarification Process

If you have questions about the selection process, please read Chapter 2 of 1the Mtpaapplication guidance for the clarification process and email your questions to ECCTeessideSelection@energysecurity.gov.uk.

What you need to submit

Once you have access, you will need to submit the following forms via the online submission portal by 11.59pm on 10 April 2026:

• annex A: project plan forms (Power, ICC ofand T&SWaste, Hydrogen, GGR, capacityPower mayBECCS)
• annex beB: availableinitial fromcost 2029.information HMG mayforms
• annex also takeC: forward additional projectsfinancial intostatement
• annex negotiationsD1: beyondeconomic currentbenefits capacityform
• annex to maintain contingencyD2: andsupply capturechain network-optimisationmap