Wedoany.com Report-Apr 1, TotalEnergies has reached the final investment decision (FID) for the second phase of the Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Norway. This expansion will increase the project's transport and storage capacity from 1.5 million tonnes (mt) to more than 5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2028. The first phase is complete and ready to receive CO₂ from industrial emitters. Operations for phase two are set to begin this summer, with the first shipment of CO₂ from Heidelberg Materials’ cement factory in Brevik, Norway. The CO₂ will be injected and stored in a reservoir 2,600 meters below the seabed off Øygarden, western Norway.
Operations are set to commence this summer, with the initial CO₂ shipment from Heidelberg Materials’ cement factory in Brevik, Norway.
The project’s president, Nicolas Terraz, emphasized the significance of this milestone, stating, “I am delighted to launch phase two of Northern Lights, which represents a major step forward for the CCS industry. This project provides a concrete solution for industrial emitters in Europe, enabling them to reduce their CO₂ emissions and ensure the sustainability of their businesses.”
Phase two involves an investment of Nkr7.5 billion (approximately $700 million), utilizing existing onshore and offshore infrastructure. The expansion includes new onshore storage tanks, pumps, a jetty, injection wells, and transport vessels, all expected to be completed by the end of 2028. This FID follows a 15-year commercial agreement between Northern Lights and Sweden’s Stockholm Exergi, which involves the cross-border transport and storage of 900,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ annually, starting in 2028.
Northern Lights JV managing director Tim Heijn highlighted the importance of this decision, saying, “Expanding our CO₂ transport and storage services marks the next step in building a commercially viable CCS market in Europe. This milestone confirms our commitment to offering effective solutions for companies to reduce emissions. It is a significant achievement for our company, customers, industry partners, governments, and regulators. We have been working hard to establish a robust CCS chain and make a meaningful impact in enabling Europe to meet climate targets.”
Stockholm Exergi, the fifth company to partner with Northern Lights for CO₂ transport and storage, is also involved in advanced discussions with several large European industrial customers about the remaining storage capacity. These developments underscore the project’s critical role in advancing CCS solutions across Europe.
