Norwegian utility BIR has paused its carbon capture initiative at the Rådalen incineration plant in Bergen. Despite years of development, the company cited a lack of a clear regulatory framework from the Norwegian government as the primary reason for the halt. This decision highlights the ongoing struggle to move carbon capture and storage (CCS) from the planning phase to operational reality. Without government guarantees or a stable legal structure, industrial players find the financial risks of these large scale projects too high to manage alone.
