Open consultation

Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): non-pipeline transport

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published
5 February 2026
Last updated
23 February 2026 — See all updates

Summary

We're seeking views on policy proposals to support the deployment of domestic non-pipeline transport (NPT) projects.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on proposed policy positions in the following areas:

  • delivery mechanism for support
  • support for non-pipeline transport (NPT) costs
  • NPT fee options and cross-chain risk allocation
  • regulatory environment for the NPT solution
  • standardisation and operational considerations

Please use our online consultation platform to respond.

For consultation questions 3, 10 and 23, we ask respondents to share any relevant information using the Excel NPT data template (available here and via the online response platform (CitizenSpace). You can complete the form and upload via Question 3 on CitizenSpace.

We welcome responses from anyone with an interest in the CCUS policy area. We envisage that this consultation will be of particular interest to:

  • those developing and intending to use CO2 non-pipeline transport routes within the UK, for example, dispersed sites in sectors such as greenhouse gas removals, energy from waste, power plants, biomethane
  • UK CO2 transport and storage network developers and infrastructure providers
  • supply chain companies
  • trade bodies
  • academics
  • prospective investors

Stakeholder engagement while consultation is open

We welcome engagement throughout the consultation period, and we are happy to answer questions over email or over a call. If you have any queries or are interested in signing up to future NPT communications, please email: NPTandCrossBorderCO2@energysecurity.gov.uk.

Documents

Carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS): consultation on non-pipeline transport (NPT)

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Carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS): consultation on non-pipeline transport (NPT) (accessible webpage)

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Non-pipeline transport (NPT) consultation data template

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Updates to this page

Published 5 February 2026
Last updated 23 February 2026 show all updates

  1. Updated information on stakeholder engagement.

  2. Added the Slido link for the stakeholder session on 19 February 2026.

  3. First published.

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