EU Approves Belgian Aid for Carbon Capture to Decarbonize Hydrogen Production in Antwerp
The article provides accurate and up-to-date information regarding the European Commission's approval of €260 million in Belgian state aid for the Kairos@C carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The project, led by Air Liquide and BASF in the Port of Antwerp, aims to capture CO₂ emissions from existing industrial plants and store them offshore in North Sea geological formations. The funding structure includes a €30 million upfront grant and up to €10 million annually for ten years, contingent upon meeting CO₂ reduction targets. The project is expected to prevent approximately 20 million tonnes of net greenhouse gas emissions over 15 years, aligning with Belgium's climate obligations and the EU's 55% emissions reduction target for 2030. The information is current as of March 14, 2026, and the article is not considered old content.
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