European Commission launches decarbonisation technology viability assessment centre

The European Commission has launched the Innovation Centre for Industrial Transformation and Emissions (INCITE), which will assess whether breakthrough decarbonisation technologies are cost-effective, energy and resource efficient, and ready for use at industrial scale.

Seville-based INCITE will be a key tool in the implementation of the revised Industrial Emissions Directive, the Commission says. It will cover all sectors under the Industrial Emissions Directive, with an initial focus on energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement and chemicals, Kallanish notes.

INCITE’s technical assessments and findings will be accessible to industry, finance institutions, technology providers, permitting authorities and research and technology organisations.

The technical information it provides will help investment decisions in innovative technologies needed to advance Europe’s transition towards a cleaner, climate-neutral, more circular and competitive economy by 2050.

Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, notes: “INCITE is a pioneering initiative that will accelerate the uptake of cutting-edge technologies and drive a greener, more competitive industry in the EU. As a major tool to deliver our European Green Deal and the new Industrial Emissions Directive, INCITE will unlock the full potential of innovation, reduce investment risks, and promote sustainable growth.”

Adam Smith Poland