(Dis)incentives for Entrepreneurs to Invest in Carbon Capture and Storage under EU Regulation

Marcus R.C. de Groot, Edwin Woerdman*

*Corresponding author voor dit werk

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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is on the rise. The International Energy
Agency (IEA) calculated that CCS is expected to capture up to 220 Mt of CO2 per
year by 2030. Nevertheless, by 2050 around 7600 Mt of CO2 per year needs to
be captured and stored for the world to reach net zero carbon emissions. Private
investment in CCS therefore needs to increase sharply, but various regulatory barriers stand in the way. In the EU, legal issues for entrepreneurs appear to be most present in the assessment of leakage risks, the significant period of time before responsibility can be transferred to the state, and the possibility for different legal regimes to develop across Member States. Additionally, there may be a gap between the cost of CCS and the price of emission allowances. This financial gap could be solved by further strengthening the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and by providing some additional subsidies to CCS projects. The chapter also suggests amendments to the procedures for assessing leakage risks as well as to the procedure for transfer of responsibility, while harmonised models for leakage risk calculations could help to further increase private sector interest in CCS development.
Originele taal-2English
TitelEnergy Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Innovation and Financing
SubtitelPractical Applications and Future Directions
RedacteurenKazim Baris Atici, Anil Boz Semerci, Hurcan Kabakci, Prabal Shrestha
Plaats van productieCham
UitgeverijSpringer
Pagina's245-262
Aantal pagina's18
ISBN van elektronische versie978-3-031-80001-6
ISBN van geprinte versie978-3-031-80000-9
DOI's
StatusPublished - 1-mrt.-2025

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