The Knowledge Sharing Summit 2026 brings together experts, decision‑makers and practitioners from across the CCS and CDR value chains. The summit offers a strong programme of presentations, discussions and side events, reflecting the breadth, maturity and growing momentum of CCS and CDR developments in Europe and beyond.
Workshops
1) CO2 transport technologies, contractual frameworks and systems
15 April, 11:15 - 12:45
Moderator: Stijn Santen, EBN
This workshop discusses the various aspects of a synergistic creation of CO2 transport systems, including mostly pipelines and shipping, which may come together in central CCUS hubs. Such systems will cover the integration of (cryogenic) capture technologies, CO2 compression and or liquefaction, pressurized warm CO2 gas and LNG terminals to reduce energy usage, emissions and OPEX. Model software simulations will show the optimization over the CCS value chain including CO2 injection and storage. Development of contractual agreements balancing economy of scale, risk allocation and timely delivery will be addressed in line with policies on CO2 infrastructure. Creating such systems will enable CO2 emission reductions of various industrial emitters while enabling the connected storage operators to meet their injection- and storage targets of CO2. This will also enable cost reductions through exploiting economies of scale.
This workshop will explore key questions such as:
- How can governments and industry use tools to design transport systems?
- What challenges and opportunities face pipeline operators, shipping operators and key hubs such as ports?
- How can the necessary investment and operations be successfully financed to speed up the development of CCS projects?
2) Insuring CCUS and CDR projects
15 April, 11:15 - 12:45
Moderator: Lesley Harding, Liberty Mutual
This workshop will explore the role of the insurance sector in supporting the deployment of CCS and CDR projects. Through scene-setting presentations and focused discussions, participants will examine key risks across the CCS/CDR value chain from the perspective of insurers, identify challenges and market gaps, and consider emerging insurance products and partnership models. The session will bring together project developers, insurers, policymakers and researchers to clarify what information and frameworks are needed to build confidence on all sides, and to highlight practical steps that could improve risk allocation and expand insurance options.
3) Driving large scale carbon dioxide removals
15 April, 11:15 - 12:45
Moderator: Juho Lipponen, Coordinator & Acting Director, MI CDR Mission
Using the same technologies as point source CCUS, carbon dioxide removal is a distinct activity that aims to remove CO2 already in the atmosphere and permanently store it. This is a very fast-moving sector, where both technologies, government policies and markets evolve rapidly, with the aim to ramp the sector up to large scale by 2030. This session will paint a picture of the current status of CDR and how to accelerate its scale-up.
This session will be organized as a roundtable. A number of named speakers will intervene to kickstart sections of the discussion, which will look into: 1) how CDR is advancing in general, 2) how some key technologies and projects are advancing and how they can contribute to cost reductions, 3) how carbon markets, both voluntary and compliance, can be tuned and organized to drive large-scale demand and 4) how government policy should be set to drive development forward.
4) Integrating technologies and processes for cost effective CO2 specifications over the CCS value chain
15 April, 14:00 - 15:30
Moderator: Stijn Santen, EBN
This workshop discusses the various aspects of CO2 specifications from the viewpoint of the transport and storage provider (desiring strict specs) as well as industry emitters (desiring relaxed specs) and the role of the technology provider. The composition of CO2 strongly depends on the emitter industry, the capture technology and post conditioning of the CO2 stream. This needs to be integrated into standards that are acceptable to the companies in the value chain. Both the various technologies, the experience in CCS projects as well as the process to achieve standards for the CO2 specification and their cost implications for large scale CCS deployment will be presented and discussed in this workshop.
5) CCUS/CDR MRV in Action: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implementation Strategies
15 April, 14:00 - 15:30
Moderator: Jasmin Kemper, IEAGHG
In this workshop, you will get to hear from experienced experts and practitioners about the most pressing issues for MRV and practical experiences in implementation from multiple perspectives. The session will cover insights and discussions on the opportunities as well as the challenges of different MRV frameworks, and the important overarching question of how to connect and integrate the different approaches. Topics to be addressed include measurement approaches for mixed CO2 streams containing biogenic fractions (such as in waste-to-energy plants or industrial plants using biogenic feedstocks), non-pipeline CO2 transport systems, and interests in accounting for ‘green’ products produced from CCUS equipped installations or value chains (e.g. cement).
6) Pushing projects forward: How government policy can help develop sound business models for carbon management
15 April, 14:00 - 15:30
Moderator: Eadbhard Pernot, Carbon Management Europe
Effective, revenue-creating business models are a prerequisite for debt financing to flow to carbon management projects, for both CCS, CCU and CDR. In today’s state of development, government policy is a key element that influences the creation of such business models.
This workshop will focus on learnings from key stakeholders in the UK, EU and EEA, and globally. Representatives from government, industry and the finance sector will discuss key characteristics of policy and business model that are required, and outlines key development needs for the next years.
The workshop begins with an overview from policymakers, continues with perspectives from both project developers and the finance sector, and then moves to an interactive discussion on key next steps required.
7) Scaling up storage: Insights on developing operational storage capacity in Europe
15 April, 16:00 - 17:30
Moderator: Sarah Gasda, NORCE
This workshop will explore the practical and regulatory challenges involved in scaling up geological CO2 storage across Europe, drawing on experience from operating and near-term storage projects. Through a series of expert presentations and interactive discussion, participants will examine how storage resources are assessed and matured—from early screening of license areas through to concepts ready for injection permitting.
Key themes will include the technical and financial requirements of resource appraisal, the balance between public and private funding during high-risk assessment phases, and the studies needed to underpin robust storage development. The workshop will also address how authorities and project developers define and manage license zones, handle resource conflicts, and regulate large regional aquifers.
Further on the sessions will cover financial guarantees and securities for storage projects, monitoring strategies that balance confidence and proportionality, and the integration of new and established monitoring technologies. Operational considerations such as storage logistics, transport interfaces, redundancy, and the implications of variable CO2 supply will also be discussed, alongside emerging perspectives on storage in mafic and ultramafic formations.
Contributions will come from representatives of competent authorities, operating companies, financial institutions, and research organisations, with active audience participation throughout the session.
8) Reducing Cost and Risk in CO2 Capture Through Real-Plant Operation and Knowledge Sharing
15 April, 16:00 - 17:30
Moderator: Svein Ingar Semb, Gassnova
The CO2 capture workshop will focus on knowledge sharing and learnings gained throughout the journey up the TRL scale and will spotlight high TRL CO2 capture technologies that cover a spectrum of applications—capturing from low to higher CO2 concentration sources. Participants will gain insight into capture projects that are already in operation or soon to be commissioned, offering a unique opportunity to learn from concrete projects, practical experience, and early deployment results.
Key themes include:
- Advancing technologies from early TRL towards commercial readiness
- Learn from real projects that demonstrate the transition from concept to full operation
- Discuss what is required to make CO2 capture more cost‑effective, including technology design improvements, process integration opportunities, scale‑up effects, and pathways for reducing operating and energy costs across different capture methods
9) Financing carbon management: challenges and opportunities
15 April, 16:00 - 17:30
Moderator: Stijn Santen, EBN
In the current phase of deployment, carbon management projects have often benefitted from significant public-purse funding and large project developers with a strong balance sheet. Moving forward however, large-scale deployment of carbon management will depend on the availability of private capital via debt finance from banks and equity from institutional investors like pension funds for both CCUS and CDR projects. This in turn will require new business models that matches the risk appetite and financial return criteria of both project developers and financiers as well with a societal acceptable demand for subsidies.
This workshop will discuss the future financing models for carbon management projects. Financiers and project developers will discuss the preconditions to increase external financing for projects, risk allocation and how the future financing packages can be put together. Participants will also reflect on the differences between countries as regards financing opportunities.
Speakers
Eadbhard Pernot
Secretary-General, Carbon Management Europe
Stijn Santen
Chair of the Projects Network, Carbon Management Europe
Eve Tamme
Chair, Carbon Management Europe
Iria Vázquez
Partnerships and Engagement Manager, Carbon Management Europe
Organisers
Frequently asked questions
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