European Union Advances Carbon Storage Sites to Meet 2030 Emissions Target
The European Union is making significant progress in developing carbon dioxide storage sites to meet its 2030 emissions target. The EU aims to achieve an annual injection capacity of 50 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030, supporting carbon capture and storage projects. Currently, three sites—Porthos, Greensand, and Prinos—have permits, with Greensand set to inject its first CO2 next month. The Prinos site is expected to become operational between 2026 and 2027, while Porthos is anticipated to start next year. The European Commission reports that at least seven additional sites will come online in the coming years, contributing to a total injection capacity of 19 million tonnes annually. 
