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Requirement · CO2-09

Lay down effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties for producers that infringe their CO2 injection-capacity obligations.

Member States must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 23(13), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
  • The act gives its timing as: By 30 June 2026. as of 2026-08-18
  • It names 2 industries by name: Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
  • Compliance is checked by none, one-off. as of 2026-08-18
Addressee Member StatesAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, consolidated 17.08.2025Article Art. 23(13)Class Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

infringement by an entity subject to a contribution under Art. 23(1)

Obligation

Lay down effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties for producers that infringe their CO2 injection-capacity obligations.

Who is affected

Addressee
Member States
Class
Governments
Sectors
Names Carbon capture and fuels, Power and heat
Applies
By 30 June 2026

Burden drivers

D6 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

No later than 30 June 2026, Member States shall lay down penalties by means of administrative procedures, legal proceedings, or both, applicable to infringements by entities referred to in paragraph 1 with regard to their obligations under paragraph 3. Those penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

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