EXCLUSIVE: Europe's carbon border could open a market for CCS in Africa

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), effective from January 2026, imposes a carbon price on imports to the EU, creating a business case for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Africa to reduce costs for exporters in carbon-intensive sectors. Beyond direct capture, opportunities exist for North Africa to serve as a CO₂ storage hub for southern Europe and for carbon removal credits through biochar and BECCS technologies, though infrastructure and regulatory development are needed.

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