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CO2 pipeline cooperation projects trigger no German competition concerns

( August 5, 2025, 10:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The German competition authority said today it has no concerns over plans by Open Grid Europe to build a CO2 link in partnership with Ontras Gastransport, and another pipeline with Belgian company Fluxys. The Bundeskartellamt said it has no fundamental concerns, as it wouldn't expect the companies to independently launch competing CO2 pipeline projects in the coming years, even without collaboration. However, because the companies are to be considered rivals in other areas, their cooperation must be limited to what's necessary to get the projects implemented, antitrust chief Andreas Mundt said.Statement follows (in German). ...

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