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Does Norwegian CCS project include CO2 storage?

The Norwegian full scale CCS project, Longship, includes a CO 2 storage with a substantial capacity beyond what is necessary for the Norwegian capture projects in Longship. Thus, other industrial actors can capture and store CO 2 without investing in the development of another CO 2 storage.

Is there a full-scale CO2 management project in Norway?

Various governments have worked to realize a full-scale project for capture, transport and storage of CO2 (CCS) in Norway. The Norwegian Parliament approved the full-scale CO2 management project in Meld. St. 33 (2019–2020) Longship - capture, transport and storage of CO2 in 2021. The Longship project will be completed in 2025.

How does Norway support the development of CCS?

Norway support the development of CCS internationally through the World Bank CCS Trust Fund, Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum's (CSLF) Capacity Building Program, and within the context of Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and Mission Innovation.

Who is planning the CO2 transport and storage solution?

Equinor is planning the CO₂ transport and storage solution for the full scale CCS project in cooperation with partners Shell and Total. They have named the transport and capture project Northern Lights. The CO₂ transport and storage solution is planned with excess capacity.

What does the Ministry of petroleum & energy do?

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy participates in several forums with a focus on the development of frameworks and regulations for safe capture and storage of CO 2 in Europe, including Zero Emissions Platform, the technical adviser to the EU on the deployment of CCS.