Mandate
Gassnova has knowledge of CO2 capture and storage in the entire innovation system, including research, technology development and capture, transport and storage technology. Gassnova will actively connect specialist environments within research, industry and public enterprises and, through its various tasks, will facilitate the achievement of the state’s goals with the investment in the capture and storage of CO2.
In accordance with the Articles of Association, Gassnova’s purpose and primary tasks are to:
Gassnova represents the state’s interests in the capture, transport and geological storage of CO2 and advises the Ministry of Energy on CO2 management. The company has an important responsibility to contribute to the knowledge base for the further development of CO2 management and the implementation of the government’s overall policy in this area.
Gassnova will actively bring together specialist environments within research, industry and public sector organisations and, through its various tasks, its own initiatives and in cooperation with others, will facilitate the achievement of the government’s goals for the CO2 management initiative.
“In 2025, Gassnova will pay particular attention to disseminating the experience gained in preparing for the commissioning and operation of Longship.”
Gassnova SF letter of assignment for 2025“Gassnova will contribute to the networking of professional environments in research, industry and public enterprises and, through its own initiatives and in cooperation with others, facilitate the achievement of the state’s goals for CO2 management.”
Gassnova SF letter of assignment for 2025For 2025
Gassnova represents the state’s interests in the capture, transport and geological storage of CO2 and advises the Ministry of Energy on CO2 management. The company has an important responsibility to contribute to the knowledge base for the further development of CO2 management and the implementation of the government’s overall policy in this area. Gassnova will actively link the specialised environments in research, industry and public enterprises and, through its various tasks, its own initiatives and in cooperation with others, facilitate the achievement of the government’s goals for carbon capture and storage.
The government’s work on carbon capture and storage includes Langskip (a demonstration project for the capture and storage of CO2), the Mongstad Technology Centre, the programme for research, development and demonstration of carbon capture technology (CLIMIT) and the Research Centre for Environmentally Friendly Energy, which addresses R&D challenges along the entire value chain for the large-scale realisation of carbon capture.