Germany, in alignment with its commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement and the Federal Climate Action Act, is intensifying its focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045 and negative emissions by 2050. The government has introduced a draft bill to amend the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act (KSpG) to facilitate the commercial implementation of CCS and CCU projects. The draft aims to expand the scope of the law to permit commercial CCS projects on an industrial scale, primarily in offshore areas. It establishes a national planning approval procedure for CO₂ pipelines based on existing regulations for other pipelines, prioritizing CCS and CCU infrastructure in the public interest. Furthermore, the amendment includes provisions for environmental and marine protection, geological data disclosure, and compliance with EU regulations for net zero technologies. The draft also acknowledges the importance of reducing costs for CCS and CCU processes and addresses the political uncertainty surrounding these technologies. By paving the way for commercial CCS and CCU projects, Germany is taking a significant step towards achieving its climate goals and promoting sustainable industrial practices.