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SUMMARY:Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage in the EU: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This was an online event. \nThe report examines Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) in the European Union context\, focusing on its potential role in meeting climate targets and the associated challenges and opportunities for implementation. \nThe scope of this report encompasses: \n\nPolicy landscape analysis within the EU framework\, particularly the Carbon Removals Certification Framework (CRCF)\, Renewable Energy Directive (RED)\, and potential integration with the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).\nChallenges in the deployment in the EU:\n\n\nTechnical and infrastructure limitations\nRegulatory and financial barriers\n\nThe report aims to: \n\nEvaluate the role of BECCS in reaching the EU’s climate targets\, particularly in light of the European Commission’s 2040 climate target recommendation and IPCC projections\nIdentify key barriers to BECCS deployment at scale within the European context.\n\nPaper \nRecording \nSlides \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-in-the-eu-challenges-and-opportunities/
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SUMMARY:Launch Event: Extension of the CBAM Scope
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event. \nAs the EU navigates the CBAM transitional period\, 2025 stands out as a critical year for shaping its future. With crucial reviews underway and key implementing decisions pending before the definitive period begins\, the landscape is actively evolving. A central question in current discussions is the potential expansion of the CBAM scope. \nThis second report under ERCST’s ‘Border Carbon Adjustments in the EU – Phase VI’ workstream will explore the extension of the CBAM scope to additional sectors and downstream products. \nAt this event\, the ERCST will launch and present a paper that analyzes the potential for expanding the CBAM scope to additional sectors and downstream products\, in anticipation of the formal review by the European Commission planned for this year. \nBased on active stakeholder engagement\, it will assess the implications of expanding (or not expanding) the CBAM scope\, and offer recommendations on the factors to evaluate when deciding to bring new sectors and/or products under the scope. \nDraft Agenda \nRecording \nPaper \nSlides \n 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/launch-event-extension-of-the-cbam-scope/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:European Hydrogen Bank – Second Auction and Next Steps (Public Event)
DESCRIPTION:This was an online event.   \nThe EU Hydrogen Bank was established to attract private investments in renewable hydrogen and strengthen hydrogen value chains across Europe. Following the first pilot auction in 2023\, the European Commission launched a second auction in December 2024 with revised terms\, including new resilience requirements\, a focus on industrial competitiveness\, and a dedicated budget for maritime projects. Spain\, Lithuania\, and Austria also joined the “Auctions-as-a-Service” scheme for this round. The auction received 61 bids\, with results expected by mid-2025.This event discussed the structure of the Hydrogen Bank\, analyzed the outcomes of the second auction\, and explored potential adjustments for future auctions. \nKey questions to be addressed included: \n\nWhich are the main ‘learnings’ from the first and second auction?\nShould low-carbon hydrogen be included in the scope of the Hydrogen Bank and its future auctions?\nShould the Hydrogen Bank keep providing a separate basket for specific sectors? If yes\, which ones?\nShould the ‘resilience requirement’ be expanded to other countries in addition to China?\n\n  \nAgenda     Slides    Recording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/european-hydrogen-bank-second-auction-and-next-steps/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, 1000 Bruxelles
CATEGORIES:HYDROGEN
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SUMMARY:Launch Event - Future of emissions trading in the EU: CDRs
DESCRIPTION:The launch event was held at the University Foundation\, Rue d’Egmont 11\, 1000 Brussels \n  \n  \nThis event marks the launch of the Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDRs) Report\, part of the “Future of Emissions Trading in the EU” project. This initiative by ERCST aims to provide original analytical insights\, identify challenges\, and propose solutions for the evolution of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) during the second phase of Phase IV (2025–2030) and beyond. Throughout the year\, a series of reports will be released\, each addressing different facets of the EU ETS’s future. \nIn line with the EU ETS Directive\, the European Commission is mandated to annually assess the system’s functioning and future design. In June 2024\, the Commission initiated a call for tenders to support the evaluation of the EU ETS and the Market Stability Reserve (MSR)\, as well as the 2026 review of both mechanisms. Building on this\, in April 2025\, the Commission launched a 12-week public consultation to gather stakeholder views on the evaluation and review of the EU ETS and MSR\, aiming to ensure the system continues to contribute effectively to the EU’s climate neutrality goals by 2050 . \nComplementing the Commission’s official review\, independent assessments play a crucial role in evaluating the EU ETS’s functionality and delivery. This event will present the fourth report of the “Future of Emissions Trading in the EU” initiative\, focusing on Carbon Dioxide Removals. The authors will present their findings\, followed by a discussion with participants. \nAgenda \nRead the report  \nWatch the recording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/launch-event-future-of-emissions-trading-in-the-eu-cdrs/
LOCATION:University Foundation\, Rue d’Egmont\, 11\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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