EMEA > EU analysis sees strategic role for direct air capture in climate goals, but warns against over-reliance

EU analysis sees strategic role for direct air capture in climate goals, but warns against over-reliance

Published 14:17 on June 13, 2025 / Last updated at 14:17 on June 13, 2025 / EMEA, EU ETS, Nature-based, Voluntary

Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies could play a pivotal role in the EU’s push to meet its 2040 climate targets, but high costs, energy demands, and regulatory gaps pose serious hurdles to large-scale deployment, according to a new report commissioned by the European Parliament.
Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies could play a pivotal role in the EU’s push to meet its 2040 climate targets, but high costs, energy demands, and regulatory gaps pose serious hurdles to large-scale deployment, according to a new report commissioned by the European Parliament.


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