How could the market ramp-up for captured CO2, its certificates and the necessary transport infrastructure be organised?

While the ramp-up phase of carbon management will be supported by various measures, a standardized market should be established in the long term. To achieve this, several mechanisms can be considered to effectively integrate voluntary markets and the European emissions trading system, ensuring an efficient ramp-up while simultaneously creating reliable framework conditions for stakeholders.

A European pipeline infrastructure is envisioned for CO₂ transport. Its economic viability will depend, among other factors, on the regulatory framework to be established and the actual quantities of CO₂ produced. In the early ramp-up phase, this infrastructure will be complemented by other transport methods, such as trucks, rail, or ships. The gradual development of the pipeline network must be aligned with the growth in captured CO₂, for example, by forming regional CO₂ clusters. However, this requires identifying suitable regions and motivating local stakeholders to participate. Independent, overarching support is necessary to coordinate various interests and develop integrated, holistic concepts.