Dear CO₂ Value Europe Members and Followers,
The start of 2026 has already confirmed that this will be a decisive year for Europe’s industrial transformation. On 11 February, CO₂ Value Europe took part in the European Industrial Summit, bringing a clear message to policymakers and industry leaders alike: now is not the time to weaken Europe’s climate ambitions, but to make them actionable. Delivering on climate neutrality requires providing EU industrial actors with the right tools, regulatory clarity, and financial support to turn targets into concrete projects. Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) have a central role to play in this effort.
We also welcome the growing recognition of CCU in key industrial initiatives. Our participation in the Critical Chemicals Alliance lead markets workstream, which explicitly references CCU in its mandate, is a positive signal for our community. On the other hand, it is alarming that regulatory packages like the CO₂ markets and infrastructure and the Circular Economy Act do not include CCU to the extent they should.
On the funding front, while the Innovation Fund 2025 call will be closing in April, the European Commission has launched the Innovation Fund 2026 call stakeholder consultation, offering a timely chance to help shape the future of EU support for industrial carbon management and CCU projects.
At the Secretariat level, we are pleased to announce the creation of a new Working Group on Research, Development and Innovation to strengthen the link between science, industry and policy.
In this edition, you will also find information on upcoming CCU-related events to help you stay informed and engaged in the months ahead.
Finally, we are pleased to welcome two new members to our association: Ucaneo and Ragn-Sells. Their expertise and commitment further strengthen our diverse and dynamic community.
As always, we thank you for your continued engagement and collaboration, and we look forward to advancing Europe’s CCU agenda together in 2026.
Anastasios Perimenis | Secretary General
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