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Lawsuits by oil majors over CO2 storage risks derailing EU climate goal, NGO warns

Published 00:01 on May 26, 2026 / Last updated at 16:02 on May 25, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Litigation)

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Major oil and gas companies are taking the European Commission to court over a rule requiring them to help build carbon storage infrastructure, with the legal battle possibly causing serious consequences for Europe's climate goals, according to analysis by an NGO.
Major oil and gas companies are taking the European Commission to court over a rule requiring them to help build carbon storage infrastructure, with the legal battle possibly causing serious consequences for Europe's climate goals, according to analysis by an NGO.


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