ETN Global met with the European Member of Parliament Dr Christian Ehler on 31 May 2023 as part of the European Net Zero Alliance (ENZA) delegation to discuss a joint position paper on the pivotal Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA).

The position paper calls for, among others:

1. Integration of Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) as part of net-zero technologies and provision of support for scaling up of the development of CCUS infrastructure.
2. Complementing the list of strategic net-zero technologies with the concept of strategic net-zero value chains and including a wider range of European clean energy industries, comprising all carbon-neutral dispatchable and renewable solutions.
3. A harmonised and streamlined permitting and funding, encompassing planning requirements, one-stop shops, and time limits across European Union instruments to support the widespread deployment of net-zero technologies.

The meeting between ENZA and MEP Christian Ehler signifies a collaborative effort towards a sustainable future. By uniting 22 organisations from a variety of segments within the energy sector the discussion reinforces a collective commitment to achieving net-zero by 2050.

To delve deeper into our joint position and proposals, please read the full paper here.