Ownership interests
Gassnova (on behalf of the Norwegian state) 34%
Equinor 22%
Shell 22%
TotalEnergies 22%
Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM)
Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) is the world’s largest and most flexible test centre for CO2 capture technology verification.
TCM has become a leading centre of expertise in CO2 capture technology. More than 70 scientific publications are available for public access on the website.
Gassnova’s follow-up to TCM
By bridging the gap between technology developers, science, and industrial application of CO2 capture technologies, Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) contributes to a cleaner and greener future. The main task of the Technology Centre is to test, verify and demonstrate different technologies for cost-effective full-scale CO2 capture. The aim is to facilitate the deployment of CO2 capture technology in various industries. Gassnova represents the state’s interests in TCM.
- Follow up on agreements to safeguard the state’s ownership interests in TCM and facilitate knowledge dissemination and technology diffusion. This will reduce the costs and risks of full-scale CO2 capture.
- Monitor general market developments to gain a better understanding of future markets and opportunities for TCM.
- Support the company in developing proposals for models with lower or no state funding, including the future operating model and strategy for TCM, alternative ownership models, and the basis for decision-making regarding the disposal of TCM facilities.
- Advise ED on the possible continuation of operations after the operating agreement expires.
Source: Gassnova’s mission statement, 2025
Arena for collaboration
Since the inauguration in 2012, the TCM has been an important arena for knowledge exchange and innovation. Through collaboration between industry, research institutions and government, the centre has helped accelerate the development of technological solutions that can have a global impact on climate challenges.
Capture technologies selected for Longship and projects in the UK and US have been demonstrated at TCM. This means that testing at TCM paves the way for commercialisation by reducing technical, economic and environmental risks.
The Board of Directors is the highest governing body of TCM. It is chaired by Gassnova. In connection with this task, there is a dedicated team in Gassnova that follows up on relevant matters and issues related to operations and further development.