Bioenergy is often considered carbon-neutral since the CO2 released during biomass combustion is sequestered and reabsorbed in the regeneration cycle. However, the time required to offset emissions, along with the impact of transportation and processing, raises questions about its climate neutrality. To contribute to European carbon neutrality by 2050, it is essential to implement BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) technologies. The ICARUS project aims to address environmental, technical, and economic challenges by testing an innovative green solvent and integrating BECCS into a biomass cogeneration plant in Italy. The ICARUS project will explore energy flow optimization, heat recovery, and techno-economic analysis for replicability in the steel sector. Furthermore, ICARUS will focus on social and policy barriers, promoting stakeholder engagement and providing regulatory guidance for the deployment of BECCS technologies.