Independent report

Greenhouse gas removals (GGRs): independent review

An independent review of Greenhouse Gas Removals to consider how options can assist the UK in meeting our net zero targets, out to 2050.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 31 March 2025
• Last updated: 23 October 2025 — See all updates

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Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals

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Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals: annex

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Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals: terms of reference

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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Secretary of State commissioned an independent review of greenhouse gas removals (GGRs), to consider how options for GGRs, including large-scale power bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS), can assist the UK in meeting our net zero targets.

The review was Chaired by Dr Alan Whitehead CBE. The review’s terms of reference were published here in May 2025.

During the review, the Chair consulted widely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including investors, industry, and experts in different fields, through a series of roundtables and direct meetings, as a well as a call for evidence.

The review’s findings were presented to the Secretary of State in October 2025.

Published 31 March 2025

Last updated 23 October 2025 + show all updates

1. 23 October 2025

   Published the independent review of greenhouse gas removals.

2. 16 May 2025

   Link added to call for evidence.

3. 31 March 2025

   First published.