Industrial Carbon Management

Discover what the European Commission is doing to support the deployment of Industrial Carbon Management (ICM) technologies across Europe, while also ensuring their operational safety.

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About Industrial Carbon Management

Find out more information about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies and their role in reducing Europe’s emissions.

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Deploying Industrial Carbon Management in Europe

Learn more about how European Commission policies are supporting the large-scale deployment of Industrial Carbon Management solutions across the continent and the creation of a single European market for CO₂.

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Legislative framework

The existing legislative framework ensures that capturing, transporting and storing CO₂ in Europe is safe for people and the environment. Read more about the requirements in place.

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Designing and implementing Industrial Carbon Management projects

Explore additional resources that support European Industrial Carbon Management projects.