CCUS NPT Pathfinder selection process: clarification questions (added 22 April 2026)
Updated 24 April 2026
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Clarification questions (added 22 April 2026)
Q001: What types of Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) Projects would be eligible to apply?
There is no limitation on what kind of CCS-enabled GGR Projects are eligible to apply for the NPT Pathfinder (for instance, what sub-sector they belong to or what technology they use), provided that all eligibility criteria are met (see Chapter 4 of the Application Guidance). The Project could apply via the Transition Access Agreement of the GGR Business Model. The Project could be made up of a single capture facility or aggregate CO2 from multiple capture facilities within a single application. Any Projects which apply which do not meet the eligibility criteria will be excluded at the eligibility check stage (see Chapter 2 of the Application Guidance).
Q002: What CCUS terminals are available at Teesside for projects to connect through?
The guidance does not designate or approve any CCUS terminals at Teesside for projects to connect through and the applicant’s proposal will be assessed through the application process. The applicant is responsible for identifying, assessing, engaging with, and securing access to any existing terminal(s) or alternative connection solution. Projects are welcome to propose their own solutions for connection, provided these meet the requirements set out in the Application Guidance and are adequately evidenced, including section 4.1.2 where DESNZ expects applicants to be the legal owner and operator of the delivery point.