11.11.2026
Norway supports CCUS development in Poland
Poland is strengthening its commitment to carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) through EEA Grants. Gassnova is contributing expertise and experience from Norway’s Longship project, to support the development of regulatory frameworks and new CCUS projects in Poland.
Poland is the largest recipient of EEA and Norway Grants for the 2021-2028 period, with a total allocation of €924.9 million. Through the Green Transition Programme, €160.9 million in EEA funding has been allocated to initiatives covering energy, climate, nature and the circular economy, among other areas. Gassnova is contributing Norwegian expertise and experience to help Polish authorities develop regulatory frameworks, and facilitate new CCUS projects.
Norwegian CCUS expertise to Poland
The Green Transition Programme was launched in Warsaw on 30 September 2026. A dedicated CCUS seminar was held the following day, bringing together participants including representatives of Polish industry. Experience gained from Norway’s Longship project formed part of the knowledge-sharing activities, focused on advancing CO2 management.
– CCUS is an important part of the Green Transition Programme. Gassnova is involved in CCUS activities under the EEA Grants, contributing Norwegian experience and expertise. We are also a donor project partner in several initiatives across Central and Eastern Europe, says Senior Adviser Hans Jørgen Vinje, who leads Gassnova’s engagement in Poland.
“This gives us an opportunity to share Norwegian experience, facilitate knowledge exchange and help build expertise and capacity.”
Snorre Erichsen Skjevrak, State Secretary, Norwegian Ministry of EnergyEEA Grants to strengthen expertise and advance CCUS projects
Two CCUS projects involving Gassnova as a Norwegian donor project partner are included in the Polish programme. The first has a budget of €4.2 million and aims to strengthen the expertise and capacity of public authorities, to develop CCUS regulations, policy instruments and strategies.
The second has a budget of approximately €4.3 million. It aims to increase knowledge and understanding of CCUS through nationwide information and training activities.
In addition, a €20 million call for proposals is planned to support the development of Polish CCUS projects. Funding will cover activities including feasibility studies, technical analyses and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED). The objective is to advance project maturity and pave the way for further financing and implementation.
Longship experience supports CCS development in Poland
State Secretary Snorre Erichsen Skjevrak of the Norwegian Ministry of Energy attended the launch in Warsaw. – It is encouraging to see the growing interest in CO2 management in Poland, and the country’s intention to use EEA Grants to support this work. This gives us an opportunity to share Norwegian experience, facilitate knowledge exchange and help build expertise and capacity, says Erichsen Skjevrak.
Norway’s experience from Longship and the development of a full-scale CCS value chain is highly relevant to Poland’s continued efforts. Gassnova’s contribution will support the development of regulatory frameworks, institutional expertise, permitting processes and other enabling conditions for CCUS.
The aim is to strengthen the knowledge base among public authorities and industry, creating favourable conditions for the development of new CCUS projects.