Wallonia is taking a new step in the rollout of its future CO₂ transport network. The Government has definitively adopted two decrees regulating emissions linked to the transport infrastructure and organising the long-term planning of the network.
For just over a year now, the Government has been working to put in place the framework needed to roll out the future CO2 transport network in Wallonia. This network is intended to help connect Walloon production sites to storage and recovery infrastructure, both in Belgium and abroad. It is a strategic tool for decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness in the region.
This Thursday, the Government is taking a further step towards implementation by definitively adopting two decrees. A technical but essential step.
The first regulates the authorisation to emit greenhouse gases for CO₂ pipeline transport installations. It ensures strict monitoring of their emissions, in line with European rules.
The second organises the planning of the network and its local branches. Development plans will make it possible to anticipate long-term needs, subject to consultation and independent public validation.
Cécile Neven, Minister for Energy: “Today we are laying the groundwork for a coherent, transparent development that meets the needs of our businesses. By structuring the regulatory framework for its future CO2 network now, Wallonia is positioning itself to preserve the competitiveness of its industrial sites. ”