This publication by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation aims to provide evidence-based scientific support to the European policymaking process. It gives an overview on the state of play in R&I development and uptake of low-carbon industrial technologies for energy-intensive industries. The report has been developed with help of an external contractor, Member States and stakeholders. The outputs and recommendations expressed do not imply any policy position on the part of the European Commission. Neither the European Commission nor any person acting on behalf of the Commission is responsible for the use which might be made of the information contained in this report.