CO₂ Transport and storage in the Mediterranean: Unlocking Regional Solutions for Europe’s Net-Zero Future 

As the European Union accelerates its transition to climate neutrality, Carbon Capture and Storage(CCS) has emerged as a vital tool for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors. With the revision of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and the forthcoming EU framework for CO₂ transport, there is renewed momentum to address how CCS infrastructure can scale across regions—and how policy can reflect that ambition.  

Southeastern European countries hold substantial potential for CCS, with Greece emerging as a frontrunner, hosting one of the few offshore storage facilities in Southern Europe and several projects under development. Its strategic location, established Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure, Greece is uniquely positioned to enable maritime CO₂ transport and act as a link between EU industry and viable storage options—both within and beyond Europe.  

This high-level breakfast will examine how CO₂ transport—particularly by ship—can help unlock cross-border CCS deployment, bridge the gap between emitters and storage capacity, and ensure no region is left behind in Europe’s industrial decarbonisation strategy. The conversation will also address what is needed from regulators to accelerate project development and create a truly European CCS network that includes the Eastern Mediterranean. 

This event is by invitation only

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Guiding questions include but are not limited to:

- How can CO₂ transport help mitigate the lack of accessible geological storage in parts of the Mediterranean and enable flexible, cross-border CCS solutions?

- What steps are needed to scale up local CCS initiatives into a functioning regional network that supports emitters across multiple EU member states?

- What regulatory signals or instruments are required to support the business case for CO₂ transport across borders, especially for projects at an early stage of development?

- What can policymakers do to ensure that ongoing CCS projects in South Eastern Europe are not left behind in the race to net zero?

- What role can cooperation with third countries (e.g. Egypt) play in complementing EU storage capacity and enhancing strategic resilience?

MEP (EPP, Greece)
European Parliament
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