Dear CO₂ Value Europe Members and Followers,
The summer is there, but CCU developments are not taking a break.
We are happy to bring you the updated results of our modelling exercise on the contribution of CCU to climate neutrality by 2050. We have improved the model, we have corrected issues from the first version, and added cost elements and national disaggregation data. This is an ongoing and dynamic exercise to bring robust quantitative information on the role of CCU. In September, we will complement this publication with a detailed methodological report and more sectoral and thematic factsheets, so stay tuned.
At the same time, we are waiting for the release of the European Commission’s proposal for the ETS revision that touches upon many CCU-relevant aspects. This is expected any day now and will keep us occupied during the summer break, together with further policy developments (e.g. Critical Chemicals Alliance, review of the post-2030 RED framework, etc.).
Our involvement in EU-funded projects continues with ACTHYVE and SUN2X-SET, two new projects focusing on Technology Infrastructures for hydrogen and derivatives (please check the surveys published and contribute to them) and the development of a Direct Solar Fuels community, respectively.
From a governance viewpoint, we want to say a big thank you to Walter Eevers, former Chairman and longest-standing Board Member of CO₂ Value Europe, as he pursues a new career path at the European Innovation Council (EIC), and welcome Karl Hauptmeier as the new Chairman of CO₂ Value Europe, leading us to exciting new chapters.
Finally, our annual event for our members is approaching on the 8-9 October in Berlin, hosted by our member Ucaneo. If you want to join us as members and explore the community more closely, this is the time to do it.
Enjoy the reading and your summer break when you get to it!
Sincerely,
Anastasios Perimenis
