A new report from Xodus examines what it will take to scale carbon capture and storage across Europe by 2050. The key finding is that pipeline networks alone won't cut it. Europe will need a hybrid system that combines dedicated CO2 shipping, port terminals, and pipelines to move captured carbon from industrial sources to permanent storage sites under the North Sea and elsewhere. The report highlights that shipping CO2 is still an early-stage industry with few vessels and limited port infrastructure. Building that out requires coordinated investment across multiple countries and sectors. Without it, the CCUS targets that many European governments have set will be hard to reach. The article breaks down the infrastructure gaps and the timeline needed to close them.
