CCUS future network strategy

This call for evidence seeks industry’s views on how a CO₂ network strategy can be developed to support the economic and regulatory transition of networks away from reliance on government support, towards a more independent, market led approach.

To achieve this transition, CO₂ transport and storage networks which combine both pipeline and non-pipeline solutions and encompass both onshore and offshore infrastructure, will need new development and investment. This will facilitate wider decarbonisation routes for more UK-based emission sources that are fundamental to progressing towards a greener UK economy. In trying to establish a comprehensive view for the ongoing evolution of future UK CO₂ transport and storage networks, we are seeking industry’s views on the various factors, that will influence their development. These include economics, technical specifications, and commercial and regulatory frameworks.

Publishing this call for evidence will allow government to collate industry views and gather feedback regarding potential strategic policy steps and corresponding developments to help enable a market-appropriate CCUS network strategy.

The government welcomes responses from anyone with an interest in the CCUS policy and future network strategy area. We envisage that this call for evidence will be of particular interest to:

• UK CO₂ transport and storage network developers and infrastructure providers
• current and prospective UK CO₂ network users
• projects located outside the UK in an international jurisdiction which have an interest in utilising UK CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure for permanent sequestration
• supply chain companies, trade bodies, academics, and prospective investors
• non-governmental organisations and ALBs who have an interest in CCUS and its role in the enabling the UK to achieve net zero