TotalEnergies: Norway: Northern Lights Facilities Completed and Ready to Store CO2
TotalEnergies and partners Equinor and Shell have completed the CO2 receiving and storage facilities of Northern Lights Joint-Venture in Norway. The project includes a terminal for CO2 cargos, a 100 km subsea pipeline, and injection facilities for permanent CO2 storage 2,600 meters below the seabed. Northern Lights is now ready to receive and store CO2 from European industries, with first injection expected in 2025.
The initial phase, supported by the Norwegian government, has a capacity of 1.5 Mt CO2/year, which is fully booked. Studies are underway for a potential expansion to over 5 Mt CO2/year in a second phase. This project marks a significant milestone in demonstrating Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a viable option for achieving climate goals and decarbonizing European industry.
TotalEnergies e i partner Equinor e Shell hanno completato le strutture di ricezione e stoccaggio del CO2 del Joint-Venture Northern Lights in Norvegia. Il progetto include un terminal per i carichi di CO2, un oleodotto sottomarino di 100 km e strutture di iniezione per lo stoccaggio permanente del CO2 a 2.600 metri sotto il fondo marino. Northern Lights è ora pronta a ricevere e stoccare CO2 dalle industrie europee, con la prima iniezione prevista nel 2025.
La fase iniziale, supportata dal governo norvegese, ha una capacità di 1,5 Mt CO2/anno, che è già completamente prenotata. Sono in corso studi per una possibile espansione a oltre 5 Mt CO2/anno in una seconda fase. Questo progetto segna un traguardo significativo nel dimostrare che il Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) è un'opzione valida per raggiungere gli obiettivi climatici e decarbonizzare l'industria europea.
TotalEnergies y los socios Equinor y Shell han completado las instalaciones de recepción y almacenamiento de CO2 del Joint-Venture Northern Lights en Noruega. El proyecto incluye un terminal para cargas de CO2, un oleoducto submarino de 100 km y las instalaciones de inyección para el almacenamiento permanente de CO2 a 2,600 metros por debajo del lecho marino. Northern Lights está ahora lista para recibir y almacenar CO2 de las industrias europeas, con la primera inyección esperada para 2025.
La fase inicial, apoyada por el gobierno noruego, tiene una capacidad de 1,5 Mt CO2/año, que ya está completamente reservada. Se están llevando a cabo estudios para una posible expansión a más de 5 Mt CO2/año en una segunda fase. Este proyecto marca un hito significativo al demostrar que la Captura y Almacenamiento de Carbono (CCS) es una opción viable para alcanzar los objetivos climáticos y descarbonizar la industria europea.
TotalEnergies와 파트너인 Equinor 및 Shell이 노르웨이에 있는 Northern Lights Joint-Venture의 CO2 수신 및 저장 시설을 완료했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 CO2 화물 전용 터미널, 100km 해저 파이프라인 및 해저 2,600m에 CO2를 영구적으로 저장할 수 있는 주입 시설을 포함합니다. 현재 Northern Lights는 유럽 산업에서 CO2를 수신하고 저장할 준비가 되어 있으며, 첫 번째 주입은 2025년에 예상됩니다.
노르웨이 정부의 지원을 받는 초기 단계는 1.5 Mt CO2/년의 용량을 가지고 있으며, 이는 이미 완전히 예약되었습니다. 두 번째 단계에서 5 Mt CO2/년 이상으로 확장 가능성에 대한 연구가 진행 중입니다. 이 프로젝트는 기후 목표를 달성하고 유럽 산업의 탈탄소화를 위한 탄소 포집 및 저장 (CCS)의 실행 가능한 옵션을 입증하는 중요한 이정표가 됩니다.
TotalEnergies et ses partenaires Equinor et Shell ont achevé les installations de réception et de stockage de CO2 du Joint-Venture Northern Lights en Norvège. Le projet comprend un terminal pour les cargaisons de CO2, un pipeline sous-marin de 100 km et des installations d'injection pour le stockage permanent de CO2 à 2 600 mètres sous le fond marin. Northern Lights est maintenant prête à recevoir et à stocker le CO2 des industries européennes, la première injection étant prévue pour 2025.
La phase initiale, soutenue par le gouvernement norvégien, a une capacité de 1,5 Mt CO2/an, qui est entièrement réservée. Des études sont en cours pour une éventuelle expansion à plus de 5 Mt CO2/an lors d'une seconde phase. Ce projet marque une étape importante dans la démonstration que le Captage et Stockage de Carbone (CCS) est une option viable pour atteindre les objectifs climatiques et décarboniser l'industrie européenne.
TotalEnergies und die Partner Equinor und Shell haben die CO2-Empfangs- und Speicheranlagen des Northern Lights Joint-Venture in Norwegen abgeschlossen. Das Projekt umfasst ein Terminal für CO2-Ladungen, eine 100 km lange Unterwasserpipeline und Injektionsanlagen für die permanente Speicherung von CO2 in 2.600 Metern unter dem Meeresboden. Northern Lights ist nun bereit, CO2 aus europäischen Industrien zu empfangen und zu speichern, wobei die erste Injektion für 2025 erwartet wird.
Die erste Phase, unterstützt von der norwegischen Regierung, hat eine Kapazität von 1,5 Mt CO2/Jahr, die bereits vollständig reserviert ist. Studien werden durchgeführt, um eine mögliche Erweiterung auf über 5 Mt CO2/Jahr in einer zweiten Phase zu prüfen. Dieses Projekt stellt einen bedeutenden Meilenstein dar, um zu zeigen, dass Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) eine praktikable Option zur Erreichung der Klimaziele und zur Dekarbonisierung der europäischen Industrie ist.
- Completion of world's first commercial CO2 transportation and storage project
- 1.5 Mt CO2/year capacity fully booked by customers in Norway and Continental Europe
- Potential expansion to over 5 Mt CO2/year in second phase
- Strong contribution to decarbonization of European industry
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Insights
The completion of Northern Lights' CO2 storage facilities marks a significant milestone in Europe's decarbonization efforts. This world-first commercial CO2 transportation and storage project demonstrates the viability of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology at scale. With an initial capacity of
The project's importance is underscored by its Norwegian government support and the international attention it has garnered, with over 10,000 visitors from 50+ countries. This showcases Norway's leadership in CCS technology and could serve as a model for similar projects globally. For investors, this development signals growing market opportunities in CCS infrastructure and services, potentially creating new revenue streams for energy companies transitioning towards cleaner technologies.
However, the long-term economic viability and scalability of CCS projects remain to be proven. Investors should monitor the project's performance, customer adoption rates and potential regulatory changes that could impact the CCS market's growth trajectory.
The Northern Lights project represents a significant advancement in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. The completed facilities, including a 100 km subsea pipeline and injection infrastructure for CO2 storage 2,600 meters below the seabed, showcase the technical feasibility of large-scale CCS operations. This project is important for hard-to-abate industries seeking to reduce their carbon footprint.
The fully booked initial capacity indicates strong demand for CCS services, suggesting a promising market for this technology. The potential expansion to over
However, it's important to note that while CCS is a vital tool for decarbonization, it should be part of a broader strategy including emissions reduction and renewable energy adoption. The success of Northern Lights could pave the way for more CCS projects, but investors should also consider the long-term environmental impact and the role of CCS in the overall energy transition landscape.
TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announce the completion of the CO2 receiving and storage facilities of Northern Lights Joint-Venture in
Northern Lights is now ready to receive and permanently store CO2 from European industries, with first CO2 injection expected in 2025. Developing CO2 transportation and storage services is one of the necessary levers to reduce emissions and a realistic decarbonization solution for European industry.
Northern Lights is the world’s first commercial CO2 transportation and storage project. The first phase of the project was supported by the Norwegian government and has a capacity of 1.5 Mt CO2/year, which has been fully booked by customers in
“Today’s ceremony marks a significant milestone - one that fills us with great pride and hope for the future. This is a proud moment not just for Northern Lights as a company, but for
“Today we achieved an important milestone on our journey to demonstrate CCS as a viable option to help achieve climate goals. The whole world is looking to
“We are proud to celebrate today the commissioning of the Northern Lights facilities. It has been a long journey since our partnership with the Norwegian State, Equinor and Shell was established in 2017. This major milestone signals the readiness of the infrastructure to store CO2 and we look forward to receiving the first volumes from hard-to-abate emitters in 2025. This will bring a strong contribution to the decarbonization of European industry”, said Arnaud Le Foll, Senior Vice-President New Business - Carbon Neutrality at TotalEnergies.
“This is an exciting day for both Equinor, Northern Lights Joint Venture and our partners Shell and TotalEnergies. We are proud that Northern Lights, as part of the Longship value chain, has now been completed and is ready to receive CO2. It is an important milestone in the work of establishing a Carbon Capture and Storage value-chain in Europe”, says Grete Tveit, Senior Vice President Low Carbon Solutions at Equinor.
“Carbon capture and storage has a vital role to play in helping society achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. Alongside efforts to avoid and reduce emissions, CCS will be an essential tool in supporting our customers on their decarbonisation journeys, particularly in those industries that are harder to decarbonise. I am delighted that the Northern Lights facilities are now ready to receive CO2 from industrial sites across
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