ENGAS Achieves a Major Milestone in Slovakia’s First CCS Project

ENGAS has successfully submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project to the Ministry of Environment of Slovakia. This marks the final major step in securing national approval before moving to the EU licensing phase.

Project Overview

The submission covers the full scope of the project, including: -b- • CO₂ Capture Point: -b- The initial CO₂ comes from the chemical process of fertilizer production at Duslo Šaľa, generating an almost 99.9% pure CO₂ flow. The only necessary processing before transport is dehydration. -b- • Pipeline Infrastructure:-b- A DN500 high-pressure CO₂ pipeline will connect the capture site to the transport hub and storage location. -b- • Permanent Storage Site – Golianovo:-b- A repurposed geological formation designed to safely store CO₂ long-term

Regulatory Process & Next Steps

Due to the specific characteristics and existing approvals, the EIA procedure can be achieved with confidence, ensuring an efficient and rigorous assessment. With the submission complete, ENGAS has now fulfilled all national-level requirements. The final step will be to apply for EU licensing, bringing the project into full compliance with European CCS regulations.

The EIA procedure can be achieved with confidence

A First for Central Europe

ENGAS is leading the way in building Central Europe’s first large-scale CCS project, playing a key role in reducing industrial CO₂ emissions and contributing to Slovakia’s climate objectives. This project is a milestone in the region’s energy transition and will provide a model for future developments.

With national approval pending and the final EU licensing process ahead, ENGAS is on track to deliver a fully operational CCS system—paving the way for a low-carbon future.