The future of carbon capture and storage (CCS) markets may depend not only on technology and infrastructure, but also on the credibility of the systems used to track environmental value. Discussions around energy attribute certificates, and carbon capture and storage are gaining momentum as stakeholders consider how clean energy accounting can support investment and market participation.
A proposed CCS EAC standard is now entering a key stakeholder engagement period. The public comment window has been extended through June 25, giving energy buyers, project developers, market participants, and other interested groups additional time to provide feedback and help shape the framework.
The consultation, spearheaded by The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation, comes as carbon management markets continue to develop globally. The International Energy Agency has tracked expanding interest in carbon capture, utilisation and storage projects, while also highlighting the importance of creating conditions that can support deployment at scale.
Industry momentum is also reflected in major CCS infrastructure developments, including projects designed to create large-scale carbon transport and storage networks. For example, Norway’s Northern Lights project has advanced as one of the most prominent examples of cross-border CO2 storage infrastructure.
As CCS expands, transparent measurement and credible market mechanisms are becoming central questions. The development of standards for environmental attributes could influence how companies account for carbon reductions and how future clean energy investments are evaluated.
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