Design every CO2 storage site to operate for at least five years, and run it on fair and open access, transparently and without discrimination.

Operators of CO2 storage sites counting towards the Union injection objective must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

It is Art. 20(2), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
It names one industry by name: Carbon capture and storage. as of 2026-08-18
Compliance is checked by competent authority, per site. as of 2026-08-18

Addressee Operators of CO2 storage sites counting towards the Union injection objectiveAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, consolidated 17.08.2025Article Art. 20(2)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

a geological storage site permitted under Directive 2009/31/EC

Obligation

Design every CO2 storage site to operate for at least five years, and run it on fair and open access, transparently and without discrimination.

Who is affected

Addressee

Operators of CO2 storage sites counting towards the Union injection objective

Class

Businesses

Sectors

Names Carbon capture and fuels · Reaches Steel, Aluminium and metals, Chemicals and refining, Cement and concrete, Glass and ceramics

Applies

Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2))

Burden drivers

D3 · D7 — 2 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

All storage sites shall be designed to operate for a minimum of five years and shall respect the principles of fair and open access provided in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner

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