Carbon Capture

CCS a ‘bottomless pit’ for subsidies, says report

UK government has backed five carbon capture and storage projects across the country

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves pictured during the Spending Review 2025, when she announced backing for the Acorn and Viking carbon capture and storage projects.
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves pictured during the Spending Review 2025, when she announced backing for the Acorn and Viking carbon capture and storage projects.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
European energy correspondentLondon
Published 16 July 2025, 09:18Updated 16 July 2025, 09:18
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