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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines

DESNZ·consultation·low·12 Mar 2026·source document

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Summary

Consultation on regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines under the UK ETS. Addresses how CO2 transport infrastructure crossing jurisdictional boundaries should be treated.

Why it matters

Niche regulatory question for CCS infrastructure. Important for CCUS deployment but narrow scope.

Areas affected

UK ETSCCUSpipelines

Related programmes

UK Emissions Trading SchemeCCUS programme
Memo

The Authority is seeking feedback on options being considered to streamline the UK ETS regulatory requirements for cross-boundary CCS pipelines. The options aim to reduce the number of UK ETS permits a CCS pipeline crossing into multiple jurisdictions will require which could simplify the monitoring and enforcement requirements for both operators and regulators. The consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in CCS policy in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), especially companies who plan to operate CCS pipelines.