CCS and CCU Initiatives in NRW: Path to Carbon Neutrality by 2035
The NRW government is advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and utilization (CCU) initiatives to achieve climate neutrality in the cement industry by 2035. Stakeholders from various sectors are discussing methods to capture and utilize greenhouse gas emissions, balancing ecological and economic factors.
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The NRW government has initiated discussions on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CC(U)S) to address greenhouse gas emissions. In November 2025, the German government enacted the KSpTG, establishing a legal framework for the permanent storage and transport of carbon dioxide (CO2), with plans for offshore storage under the North Sea.
Cement manufacturers near Erwitte aim for climate neutrality by 2035, proposing a CO2 pipeline linked to the Rhein-Delta corridor to transport emissions. Stakeholder consensus indicates that avoiding emissions takes precedence over utilizing them, though concerns persist regarding local acceptance for pipeline projects. The project 'CCU(S) in NRW' is set to run until March 2027, funded initially by the European Climate Foundation.
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