Germany launches €5 bln subsidy auction to help heavy industry with energy transition

Published 12:59 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 12:59 on May 5, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS), EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Germany will allocate up to €5 billion this year to help heavy industries to cut CO2 emissions via a competitive bidding process, the economy ministry confirmed on Tuesday as it launched the auction.
Germany will allocate up to €5 billion this year to help heavy industries to cut CO2 emissions via a competitive bidding process, the economy ministry confirmed on Tuesday as it launched the auction.


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