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UK’s CO2 storage market will need a higher ETS price to drive competition, govt told

Published 15:08 on April 27, 2026 / Last updated at 15:08 on April 27, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS), EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A higher UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) price is one factor that can help inject competition into a CO2 storage market that is widely expected to start as a natural monopoly, according to views sent to the government. 
A higher UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) price is one factor that can help inject competition into a CO2 storage market that is widely expected to start as a natural monopoly, according to views sent to the government. 


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