At DeCarbon Copenaghen BECCS took centre stage 

Last week, on 24-25 February, the DeCarbon Copenhagen 2026 summit gathered global leaders across biomass trade, low-carbon energy and the world of carbon removals. At DeCarbon Copenaghen BECCS took centre stage, with discussion focusing on scalability, regulatory clarity and evolving market frameworks.  

With Copenhagen increasingly recognised as a hub for low-carbon energy systems, sustainable data centers, and carbon removal investments, the Summit offered a timely opportunity to connect with experts from across the whole value chain.  

BECCS and Carbon Removals took centre stage

Bioenergy Europe was pleased to contribute through Ennio Prizzi, Senior Policy Officer, who took part in two sessions. During the morning session, Ennio Prizzi moderated the panel “BECCS in Europe – Policy Support & Real-World Deployment,” examining the state of play of EU carbon removal methodologies, the implications of the CRCF framework, and the interaction between public support schemes and emerging voluntary carbon markets. The discussion brought together key industry players, including representatives from RWE, HOFOR, Inherit and Stockholm Exergi, to share practical insights from ongoing projects. 

Bioenergy Europe also joined the panel “From Residuals to Revenue: Transforming Your Waste Problem into Durable Carbon Removal Credits”, highlighting the role of sustainable biomass residues, robust MRV systems and predictable policy signals in unlocking investment and ensuring environmental integrity. 

Looking ahead: BECCS potential

At DeCarbon Copenaghen BECCS took centre stage, the event  was truly an opportunity to look forward. Looking ahead, the conference underlined that scaling future bioenergy deployments will depend not only on robust supply chains, but also on credible carbon accounting, investable policy frameworks, and market design that can turn high-integrity removals into bankable projects, while keeping sustainability and system efficiency at the core.